Shalkota

Shalkota is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.4km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Shalkota village. As per 2009 stats, Jamkuri is the gram panchayat of Shalkota village.

Here you can discover what makes Shalkota unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Shalkota’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 Shalkota

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shalkota is 327662. The village spans a total geographical area of 81.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722206. Patrasayer is nearest town to Shalkota village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shalkota 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 Indus Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shalkota

Population of Shalkota

According to the 2011 Census, Shalkota has a total population of about 374, with approximately 194 males and 180 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 309 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 59.89%, with male literacy at about 69.59% and female literacy near 49.44%. There are around 75 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shalkota's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shalkota

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

Nearby Villages of Shalkota

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

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