Shyambathan - Kashipur, Purulia

Shyambathan is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from Kashipur and around 52.4 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyambathan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyambathan is 330712. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.27 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R.n.pur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shyambathan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Shyambathan

According to the 2011 Census, Shyambathan village had a total population of 364 people, including 188 males and 176 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.99%, with male literacy at 67.28% and female literacy at 48.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Shyambathan

Shyambathan 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 Shyambathan

Shyambathan is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.n.pur to Shyambathan is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Shyambathan is about 52.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shyambathan

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

Health Facilities in Shyambathan

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

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