Shalidaha Village Overview
Shalidaha is a village in Barrackpur I tehsil of North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. It lies about 27.6 km from Narayanpur tehsil headquarters and around 27 km from Barasat district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shibdaspur is the Gram Panchayat for Shalidaha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shalidaha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shalidaha is 323089. The village covers a geographical area of 260.78 hectares and has a pincode of 743145. 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 of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Naihati Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Shalidaha
Population & Demographics of Shalidaha
This section provides population and demographic details of Shalidaha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,193 | 1,128 | 1,065 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 260 | 139 | 121 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 163 | 84 | 79 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 182 | 88 | 94 |
| Literate Population | 1,564 | 837 | 727 |
| Illiterate Population | 629 | 291 | 338 |
Key population details of Shalidaha village are given below:
- Shalidaha village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,193, including approximately 1,128 males and 1,065 females, with a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 163 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 182 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shalidaha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.32%.
- There are around 527 households in Shalidaha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shalidaha
Transport facilities help residents of Shalidaha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shalidaha
The following villages are located close to Shalidaha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shalidaha
- Where is Shalidaha located?
- Shalidaha village is located in Barrackpur I Subdivision, North Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shalidaha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shalidaha is Shibdaspur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shalidaha?
- The pincode of Shalidaha is 743145.
- What is the population of Shalidaha?
- Shalidaha has a total population of 2,193, including 1,128 males and 1,065 females.
- How many households are there in Shalidaha?
- There are 527 households in Shalidaha.
- What is the literacy rate in Shalidaha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shalidaha is 71.32%. Male literacy is 74.20% and female literacy is 68.26%.