Shalgram

Block / Subdivision Jhalda Ii
District Puruliya
State West Bengal

About Shalgram

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shalgram village is 331463. Shalgram village is located in Jhalda Ii subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Jhalda (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Bamniya Belyadih is the gram panchayat of Shalgram village.

The total geographical area of village is 52.06 hectares. Shalgram has a total population of 653 peoples, out of which male population is 318 while female population is 335. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1053 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shalgram village is 46.40% out of which 64.47% males and 29.25% females are literate. There are about 122 houses in shalgram village. Pincode of shalgram village locality is 723213.

Jhalda is nearest town to shalgram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Shalgram

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 653 318 335
Literate Population 303 205 98
Illiterate Population 350 113 237

Connectivity of Shalgram

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Shalgram

Frequently Asked Questions about Shalgram

Where is Shalgram located?

Shalgram village is situated in Jhalda Ii Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shalgram?

The Gram Panchayat of Shalgram is Bamniya Belyadih (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Shalgram?

The pincode of Shalgram is 723213, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Shalgram as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shalgram is 653, with 318 males and 335 females.

How many households are there in Shalgram as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Shalgram village has a total of 122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shalgram as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shalgram is 46.40%. The male literacy rate is 64.47%, while the female literacy rate is 29.25%.