Shialdanga - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Shialdanga is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Bongaon and around 55.9 km from Barasat. Akaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shialdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shialdanga is 322624. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.78 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Shialdanga

According to the 2011 Census, Shialdanga village had a total population of 1,130 people, including 561 males and 569 females, living in 273 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.71%, with male literacy at 81.84% and female literacy at 73.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Shialdanga

Shialdanga 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 Shialdanga

Shialdanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Shialdanga is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Shialdanga is about 55.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shialdanga

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

Health Facilities in Shialdanga

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

FAQs about Shialdanga