Shian

Shian is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.8km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 41.9km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Sian Muluk is the gram panchayat of Shian village.

Here you can discover what makes Shian unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Shian’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 Shian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shian is 317849. The village spans a total geographical area of 346.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731204. Bolpur is nearest town to Shian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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

Google Map of Shian

Population of Shian

According to the 2011 Census, Shian has a total population of about 2,106, with approximately 1,055 males and 1,051 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 279 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 541 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 12. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.81%, with male literacy at about 52.70% and female literacy near 44.91%. There are around 484 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shian

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

Nearby Villages of Shian

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

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