Shiala - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Shiala is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 89.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shiala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shiala is 310376. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.08 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shiala

As per Census 2011, Shiala village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 339 males and 302 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 620 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shiala

Shiala 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 Shiala

Shiala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Shiala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Shiala is about 89.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shiala

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

Health Facilities in Shiala

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

FAQs about Shiala