Shian - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Shian is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shian is 317849. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.51 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Shian village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shian

As per Census 2011, Shian village has a total population of 2,106 people, consisting of 1,055 males and 1,051 females. The village has 484 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 279 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,028 literate and 1,078 illiterate residents. Additionally, 541 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shian are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shian

Shian is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shian

Shian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Shian is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shian is about 41.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shian

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shian village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shian

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shian village are given below:

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