Shalidaha - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Shalidaha is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.6 km from Narayanpur and around 27 km from Barasat. Shibdaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shalidaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shalidaha is 323089. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.78 hectares and falls under the 743145 pincode. Kanchrapara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Shalidaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Naihati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shalidaha

According to the 2011 Census, Shalidaha village had a total population of 2,193 people, including 1,128 males and 1,065 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.91%, with male literacy at 84.63% and female literacy at 77.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Shalidaha

Shalidaha 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 Shalidaha

Shalidaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Halisahar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanchrapara to Shalidaha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Shalidaha is about 27 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 Shalidaha

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

Health Facilities in Shalidaha

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

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