Shankrari

Shankrari is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Shankrari village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Beliabera is the gram panchayat of Shankrari village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shankrari is 340465. The village spans a total geographical area of 96.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Shankrari village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shankrari 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 Gopiballavpur 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.

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Population of Shankrari

According to the 2011 Census, Shankrari has a total population of about 666, with approximately 343 males and 323 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 90 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 246 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 103. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.87%, with male literacy at about 75.22% and female literacy near 60.06%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shankrari's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shankrari

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

Nearby Villages of Shankrari

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

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