Shaldanga

Shaldanga is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.2km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Shaldanga village. As per 2009 stats, Autina is the gram panchayat of Shaldanga village.

Here you can discover what makes Shaldanga unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Shaldanga’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 Shaldanga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shaldanga is 311601. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Shaldanga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

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

Google Map of Shaldanga

Population of Shaldanga

According to the 2011 Census, Shaldanga has a total population of about 485, with approximately 259 males and 226 females. The sex ratio is around 872 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 41 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 195. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.64%, with male literacy at about 35.91% and female literacy near 33.19%. There are around 122 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shaldanga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shaldanga

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

Nearby Villages of Shaldanga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaldanga