Shankati is a village located in the Midnapore Subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Shankati, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Shankati Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Shankati
Pincode
721150
Area
225.52 Sq. Km
Village Code
339396
Sub-District
Midnapore
Sub-District Code
2453
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Code
318
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Shiromoni
Gram Panchayat Code
110436
Block Panchayat
Midnapore
Block Panchayat Code
3357
Parliament Constituency
Medinipur
Parliament Constituency Code
251
Assembly Constituency
Kharagpur
Assembly Constituency Code
2088
Total Population (2011 Census)
1353
Total Households
292
Nearest Town
MIDNAPORE (Distance: 8 Km)
Shankati has a population of 1353 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Shiromoni Gram Panchayat and the Midnapore Block Panchayat in Midnapore District. The village has 292 households and is identified by village code 339396. Shankati is located in the 721150 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Midnapore Sub-District.
Total Population of Shankati
As of the 2011 census, Population of Shankati has a population of approximately 1353 people, where the male population is 676 and the female population is 677.
Total
1353
Male
676
Female
677
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Shankati
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Shankati is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
53
Male
27
Female
26
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
467
Male
243
Female
224
Household in Shankati
There are approximately 292 households in Shankati. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
292
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Shankati
Shankati village falls under the Kharagpur Assembly Constituency (Code: 2088) 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 Kharagpur 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 Shankati is Midnapore, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Shankati Village
As per the 2011 Census, Shankati presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.