Shaksahar

Block / Subdivision Bhangar I
State West Bengal

About Shaksahar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shaksahar village is 333670. Shaksahar village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 182.36 hectares. Shaksahar has a total population of 3,698 peoples, out of which male population is 1,899 while female population is 1,799. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shaksahar village is 63.68% out of which 68.25% males and 58.87% females are literate. There are about 733 houses in shaksahar village. Pincode of shaksahar village locality is 743502.

When it comes to administration, Shaksahar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Shaksahar village comes under Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency. Calcutta is nearest town to shaksahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Shaksahar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,698 1,899 1,799
Literate Population 2,355 1,296 1,059
Illiterate Population 1,343 603 740

Connectivity of Shaksahar

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

Nearby Villages of Shaksahar

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaksahar

Where is Shaksahar located?

Shaksahar village is situated in Bhangar I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shaksahar?

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

What is the pincode of Shaksahar?

The pincode of Shaksahar is 743502, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shaksahar is 3,698, with 1,899 males and 1,799 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Shaksahar village has a total of 733 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shaksahar is 63.68%. The male literacy rate is 68.25%, while the female literacy rate is 58.87%.