Shalka - Illambazar, Birbhum

Shalka is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 32.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sirsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shalka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shalka is 317950. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.24 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Shalka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Shalka

According to the 2011 Census, Shalka village had a total population of 1,626 people, including 844 males and 782 females, living in 334 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.98%, with male literacy at 79.42% and female literacy at 68.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shalka

Shalka 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 Shalka

Shalka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Shalka is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shalka is about 32.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shalka

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

Health Facilities in Shalka

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

FAQs about Shalka