Shaljhar - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Shaljhar is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Goghat and around 88.8 km from Chinsura. Bengai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaljhar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaljhar is 324149. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.29 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shaljhar

According to the 2011 Census, Shaljhar village had a total population of 2,079 people, including 1,048 males and 1,031 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.23%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 76.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 737.

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

Nearby Villages of Shaljhar

Shaljhar 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 Shaljhar

Shaljhar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Piardoba, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Shaljhar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shaljhar is about 88.8 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 Shaljhar

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

Health Facilities in Shaljhar

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

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