Indian Village Directory

Shildag Village

Shildag is an inhabited village in Chhatarpur Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365507, the Census 2011 record lists 2,044 people in 386 households and the reported area is 371 hectares. The local references include Sildhag Gram Panchayat, Chhatarpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar at about 42 km.

In short:

Shildag is a village in Chhatarpur Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365507 and 2,044 people in 386 households.

Village Code365507
Population2,044
Households386
Area371 hectares

Detailed village profile

Shildag at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,044 people, 371 hectares of reported area and Medininagar as the nearest town reference for Shildag, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Palamu
Sub-district Chhatarpur
CD Block Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat SILDHAG
  • Shildag falls under Chhatarpur Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 365507.
  • The record lists 2,044 people living in 386 households.
  • The reported village area is 371 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Shildag
Census Village Code
365507
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chhatarpur
Sub-district Census Code
02620
CD Block
Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat
Sildhag
Households
386
Population
2,044
Male Population
1,034
Female Population
1,010
Sex Ratio
976.79
Area
371 hectares
Area
3.71 sq km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 550.94 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25.59% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 45.65% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 7.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shildag in the official administrative record. Census village code 365507, Sildhag Gram Panchayat and Chhatarpur CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02620
Village Census Code
365507
CD Block Code
0126
CD Block Name
Chhatarpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Sildhag

Location and Distance

Medininagar is the nearest town listed for Shildag, about 42 km away. Medininagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 42 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chhatarpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar
Distance from District Headquarter
42 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Medininagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
42 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand, Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
210 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
371 hectares
Area
3.71 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,044 people in 386 households, with 1,034 male residents and 1,010 female residents. The average household size is 5.3, and SC share is 25.59% and ST share is 45.65% for Shildag. Population density works out to about 550.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
386
Total Population
2,044
Male Population
1,034
Female Population
1,010
Sex Ratio
976.79
Average Household Size
5.3
SC Population
523
SC Male Population
261
SC Female Population
262
SC Population Share
25.59
ST Population
933
ST Male Population
476
ST Female Population
457
ST Population Share
45.65
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shildag list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Vocational Training School ITI
Available
Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shildag. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shildag include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.06 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
17.81 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shildag include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shildag include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shildag is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shildag show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 237.61 hectares and irrigated land is 17.81 hectares (7.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
86.04 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
31.29
Net Area Sown In Hectares
237.61
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
219.8 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.81

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shildag village located?

Shildag is in Chhatarpur Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Shildag village in?

Shildag village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Shildag village in?

Shildag village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Shildag under?

Shildag comes under Chhatarpur Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shildag?

The Census village code of Shildag is 365507.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shildag under?

Shildag is listed under SILDHAG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chhatarpur.

What is the population of Shildag village?

The village record lists 2,044 people and 386 households for Shildag.

How many households are in Shildag village?

The village record lists 386 households for Shildag.

What is the male and female population of Shildag?

The record lists 1,034 male residents and 1,010 female residents for Shildag.

What is the sex ratio of Shildag village?

The sex ratio of Shildag is 976.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shildag village?

The reported geographical area of Shildag is 371 hectares.

What is the population density of Shildag village?

The approximate population density of Shildag is 550.94 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shildag?

The nearest town listed for Shildag is Medininagar, about 42 km away.

How far is Shildag from the district headquarters?

Shildag is about 42 km from Medininagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shildag from the sub-district headquarters?

Shildag is about 6 km from Chhatarpur, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shildag?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Shildag.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shildag?

For Shildag, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 237.61 hectares and irrigated land is 17.81 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shildag.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.