Shankadanga is a village located in the Midnapore Subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Shankadanga, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Shankadanga Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Shankadanga
Pincode
721102
Area
58.65 Sq. Km
Village Code
339271
Sub-District
Midnapore
Sub-District Code
2453
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Code
318
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Chandra
Gram Panchayat Code
110430
Block Panchayat
Midnapore
Block Panchayat Code
3357
Parliament Constituency
Medinipur
Parliament Constituency Code
251
Assembly Constituency
Medinipur
Assembly Constituency Code
2090
Total Population (2011 Census)
576
Total Households
117
Nearest Town
MEDINIPUR (Distance: 26 Km)
Shankadanga has a population of 576 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Chandra Gram Panchayat and the Midnapore Block Panchayat in Midnapore District. The village has 117 households and is identified by village code 339271. Shankadanga is located in the 721102 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Midnapore Sub-District.
Total Population of Shankadanga
As of the 2011 census, Population of Shankadanga has a population of approximately 576 people, where the male population is 288 and the female population is 288.
Total
576
Male
288
Female
288
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Shankadanga
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Shankadanga is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
0
Male
0
Female
0
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Shankadanga
There are approximately 117 households in Shankadanga. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
117
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Shankadanga
Shankadanga village falls under the Medinipur Assembly Constituency (Code: 2090) and is part of the Medinipur Parliament Constituency (Code: 251). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Medinipur Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Medinipur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Shankadanga is Midnapore, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Shankadanga Village
As per the 2011 Census, Shankadanga presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.