Shaksahar - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Shaksahar is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.5 km from Gobindapur and around 31.8 km from Alipore. Shanksahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaksahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaksahar is 333670. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.36 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Shaksahar

According to the 2011 Census, Shaksahar village had a total population of 3,698 people, including 1,899 males and 1,799 females, living in 733 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.34%, with male literacy at 77.93% and female literacy at 68.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Shaksahar

Shaksahar 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 Shaksahar

Public transport in the Shaksahar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Shaksahar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Shaksahar is about 31.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shaksahar

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

Health Facilities in Shaksahar

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

FAQs about Shaksahar