Shirsa

Shirsa is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 30.2km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Shirsa village. As per 2009 stats, Jeerapara is the gram panchayat of Shirsa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shirsa is 336571. The village spans a total geographical area of 90.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721121. Garhbeta is nearest town to Shirsa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shirsa 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 Salboni 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 Shirsa

Population of Shirsa

According to the 2011 Census, Shirsa has a total population of about 559, with approximately 275 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 1032 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 81 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 513 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.93%, with male literacy at about 68.00% and female literacy near 52.11%. There are around 119 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shirsa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shirsa

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

Nearby Villages of Shirsa

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

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