Shitaljor Village Overview
Shitaljor is a village in Sonamukhi tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 12.4 km from Sonamukhi tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Pearbera is the Gram Panchayat for Shitaljor village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shitaljor 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 Shitaljor is 327399. The village covers a geographical area of 75.52 hectares and has a pincode of 722208. Sonamukhi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.
Location Map of Shitaljor
Population & Demographics of Shitaljor
This section provides population and demographic details of Shitaljor village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 687 | 349 | 338 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 96 | 47 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 299 | 152 | 147 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 394 | 235 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 293 | 114 | 179 |
Key population details of Shitaljor village are given below:
- Shitaljor village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 687, including approximately 349 males and 338 females, with a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 299 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shitaljor village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 57.35%.
- There are around 142 households in Shitaljor village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shitaljor
Transport facilities help residents of Shitaljor 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shitaljor
The following villages are located close to Shitaljor 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 Shitaljor
- Where is Shitaljor located?
- Shitaljor village is located in Sonamukhi Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shitaljor?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shitaljor is Pearbera (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shitaljor?
- The pincode of Shitaljor is 722208.
- What is the population of Shitaljor?
- Shitaljor has a total population of 687, including 349 males and 338 females.
- How many households are there in Shitaljor?
- There are 142 households in Shitaljor.
- What is the literacy rate in Shitaljor?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shitaljor is 57.35%. Male literacy is 67.34% and female literacy is 47.04%.