Shaldiha - Hura, Purulia

Shaldiha is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Hura and around 21.5 km from Purulia. Ladhurka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaldiha is 330839. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.42 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shaldiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shaldiha

According to the 2011 Census, Shaldiha village had a total population of 475 people, including 245 males and 230 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.79%, with male literacy at 83.17% and female literacy at 57.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196.

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

Nearby Villages of Shaldiha

Shaldiha 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 Shaldiha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shaldiha. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Shaldiha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Shaldiha is about 21.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shaldiha

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

Health Facilities in Shaldiha

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

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