Shirsha - Illambazar, Birbhum

Shirsha is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 34.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sirsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirsha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirsha is 317958. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.82 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Dubarajpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Shirsha

According to the 2011 Census, Shirsha village had a total population of 2,319 people, including 1,183 males and 1,136 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.32%, with male literacy at 83.16% and female literacy at 63.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,095, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 242.

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

Nearby Villages of Shirsha

Shirsha 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 Shirsha

Shirsha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubarajpur to Shirsha is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shirsha is about 34.6 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 Shirsha

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

Health Facilities in Shirsha

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

FAQs about Shirsha