Shele

Shele is a village located in Manteswar subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.5km away from sub-district headquarter Manteswar. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Shele village. As per 2009 stats, Jamna is the gram panchayat of Shele village.

Here you can discover what makes Shele unique in its vibrant Manteswar-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Shele’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 Shele

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shele is 319727. The village spans a total geographical area of 93.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713422. Memari is nearest town to Shele village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

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

Google Map of Shele

Population of Shele

According to the 2011 Census, Shele has a total population of about 606, with approximately 315 males and 291 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 23 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 85. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.03%, with male literacy at about 83.81% and female literacy near 75.95%. There are around 151 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shele's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shele

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

Nearby Villages of Shele

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

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