Shalchaturia Village Overview
Shalchaturia is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.2 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hamirhati is the Gram Panchayat for Shalchaturia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shalchaturia village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shalchaturia is 327421. The village covers a geographical area of 152.54 hectares and has a pincode of 722207. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Shalchaturia
Population & Demographics of Shalchaturia
This section provides population and demographic details of Shalchaturia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 853 | 428 | 425 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 102 | 52 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 66 | 34 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 524 | 299 | 225 |
| Illiterate Population | 329 | 129 | 200 |
Key population details of Shalchaturia village are given below:
- Shalchaturia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 853, including approximately 428 males and 425 females, with a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 66 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shalchaturia village is good, with a literacy rate of about 61.43%.
- There are around 164 households in Shalchaturia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shalchaturia
Transport facilities help residents of Shalchaturia village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shalchaturia
The following villages are located close to Shalchaturia and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shalchaturia
- Where is Shalchaturia located?
- Shalchaturia village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shalchaturia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shalchaturia is Hamirhati (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shalchaturia?
- The pincode of Shalchaturia is 722207.
- What is the population of Shalchaturia?
- Shalchaturia has a total population of 853, including 428 males and 425 females.
- How many households are there in Shalchaturia?
- There are 164 households in Shalchaturia.
- What is the literacy rate in Shalchaturia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shalchaturia is 61.43%. Male literacy is 69.86% and female literacy is 52.94%.