Shaldiha

Shaldiha is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.5km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 21.5km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Ladhurka is the gram panchayat of Shaldiha village.

Here you can discover what makes Shaldiha unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Shaldiha’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 Shaldiha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shaldiha is 330839. The village spans a total geographical area of 157.42 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Shaldiha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

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

Google Map of Shaldiha

Population of Shaldiha

According to the 2011 Census, Shaldiha has a total population of about 475, with approximately 245 males and 230 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 71 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 196 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 60.21%, with male literacy at about 70.61% and female literacy near 49.13%. There are around 90 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shaldiha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shaldiha

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

Nearby Villages of Shaldiha

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

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