Shaksahar

Shaksahar is a village located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.5km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 31.8km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shanksahar is the gram panchayat of Shaksahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Shaksahar unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Shaksahar’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 Shaksahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shaksahar is 333670. The village spans a total geographical area of 182.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Calcutta is nearest town to Shaksahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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

Google Map of Shaksahar

Population of Shaksahar

According to the 2011 Census, Shaksahar has a total population of about 3,698, with approximately 1,899 males and 1,799 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 487 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 226 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 63.68%, with male literacy at about 68.25% and female literacy near 58.87%. There are around 733 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shaksahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shaksahar

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

Nearby Villages of Shaksahar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaksahar