Shalgaon

Shalgaon is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.2km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Shalgaon village. As per 2009 stats, Gurail is the gram panchayat of Shalgaon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shalgaon is 311573. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Shalgaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shalgaon 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 Shalgaon

Population of Shalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Shalgaon has a total population of about 433, with approximately 221 males and 212 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 96 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 157. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.96%, with male literacy at about 57.01% and female literacy near 46.70%. There are around 103 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shalgaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shalgaon

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

Nearby Villages of Shalgaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalgaon