Shaluka

Shaluka is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.9km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Shaluka village. As per 2009 stats, Bheduasole is the gram panchayat of Shaluka village.

Here you can discover what makes Shaluka unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Shaluka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shaluka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shaluka is 326729. The village spans a total geographical area of 60.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722136. Bankura is nearest town to Shaluka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shaluka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shaluka

Population of Shaluka

According to the 2011 Census, Shaluka has a total population of about 224, with approximately 121 males and 103 females. The sex ratio is around 851 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 26 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.30%, with male literacy at about 76.03% and female literacy near 59.22%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shaluka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shaluka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shaluka. As per the 2011 stats, Shaluka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shaluka

Knowing the nearby villages of Shaluka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shaluka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaluka