Shalband

Shalband is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.2km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Shalband village. As per 2009 stats, Jogardanga is the gram panchayat of Shalband village.

Here you can discover what makes Shalband unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Shalband’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 Shalband

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shalband is 336709. The village spans a total geographical area of 31.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721121. Garhbeta is nearest town to Shalband village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shalband 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 Garbeta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shalband

Population of Shalband

According to the 2011 Census, Shalband has a total population of about 486, with approximately 234 males and 252 females. The sex ratio is around 1076 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 79 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 277 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.11%, with male literacy at about 80.34% and female literacy near 56.75%. There are around 93 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shalband's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shalband

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

Nearby Villages of Shalband

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalband