Shankhahar

Shankhahar is a village located in the Binpur I Subdivision of Jhargram district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Shankhahar, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Shankhahar Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageShankhahar
Pincode721128
Area95.4 Sq. Km
Village Code335993
Sub-DistrictBinpur I
Sub-District Code2442
DistrictJhargram
District Code703
State/UTWest Bengal
State/UT Code19
Gram PanchayatAndharia
Gram Panchayat Code110224
Block PanchayatBinpur-I
Block Panchayat Code3336
Total Population (2011 Census)206
Total Households44
Nearest TownJHARGRAM (Distance: 10 Km)

Shankhahar has a population of 206 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Andharia Gram Panchayat and the Binpur-I Block Panchayat in Binpur I District. The village has 44 households and is identified by village code 335993. Shankhahar is located in the 721128 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Binpur I Sub-District.

Total Population of Shankhahar

As of the 2011 census, Population of Shankhahar has a population of approximately 206 people, where the male population is 98 and the female population is 108.

Total 206
Male 98
Female 108

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Shankhahar

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Shankhahar is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 2
Male 1
Female 1
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 167
Male 85
Female 82

Household in Shankhahar

There are approximately 44 households in Shankhahar. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 44
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Shankhahar

Shankhahar falls under the Binpur I Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Shankhahar is Binpur I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Shankhahar Village

As per the 2011 Census, Shankhahar presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Shankhahar Village (2011):

Total 117
Male 71
Female 46

illiteracy in Shankhahar Village (2011):

Total 89
Male 27
Female 62

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Connectivity of Shankhahar

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available (Within 3-5 km)
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Shankhahar

Frequently Asked Questions About Shankhahar Village

The total population of Shankhahar Village is approximately 206 people.

The male population is 98, while the female population is 108.

Shankhahar Village has about 44 households.

The average household size in Shankhahar is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 117, which includes 71 males and 46 females.

The total illiterate population is 89, consisting of 27 males and 62 females.

There are 553 villages in the Binpur I Sub-District.

Shankhahar Village falls under the Andharia Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Shankhahar Village is 721128.

Shankhahar Village is part of the Binpur-I Block Panchayat.