Indian Village Directory

Shaltora Village

Shaltora is an inhabited village in Mejhia Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 326153, the Census 2011 record lists 362 people in 69 households and the reported area is 62.11 hectares. The local references include Mejhia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Raniganj at about 10 km.

In short:

Shaltora is a village in Mejhia Block, Bankura district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 326153 and 362 people in 69 households.

Village Code326153
Population362
Households69
Area62.11 hectares
Nearest TownRaniganj

Detailed village profile

Shaltora at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 362 people, 62.11 hectares of reported area and Raniganj as the nearest town reference for Shaltora, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Bankura
Block Mejhia
CD Block Mejhia
  • Shaltora falls under Mejhia Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 326153.
  • The record lists 362 people living in 69 households.
  • The reported village area is 62.11 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Raniganj.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Shaltora
Census Village Code
326153
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Bankura
District Census Code
339
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mejhia
Sub-district Census Code
02357
CD Block
Mejhia
Households
69
Population
362
Male Population
186
Female Population
176
Sex Ratio
946.24
Area
62.11 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Raniganj
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
722158
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 582.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.25 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 76.24% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shaltora in the official administrative record. Census village code 326153 and Mejhia CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
339
Sub-district Census Code
02357
Village Census Code
326153
CD Block Code
0204
CD Block Name
Mejhia

Location and Distance

Raniganj is the nearest town listed for Shaltora, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Mejhia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12.7 km
District Headquarter
Bankura
Nearest Statutory Town
Raniganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Raniganj
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
62.11 hectares
Area
0.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 362 people in 69 households, with 186 male residents and 176 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 76.24% and ST share is 0% for Shaltora. Population density works out to about 582.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
69
Total Population
362
Male Population
186
Female Population
176
Sex Ratio
946.24
Average Household Size
5.25
SC Population
276
SC Male Population
139
SC Female Population
137
SC Population Share
76.24
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shaltora include 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shaltora include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shaltora is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 18 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shaltora show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 31.68 hectares and irrigated land is 31.68 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
9.1 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.26
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.68
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
31.68
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
16.07 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15.61 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shaltora

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 1 33%
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 722158 Bankura Gangajalghati Saltora Bengal, 722158 P.O. +p.s. -Saltora, Dist-Bankura, West, Bankura, West Bengal, 722158
Punjab National Bank ATM 722158 Bankura Saltora Saltora Bankura Saltora, Bankura-722158, Bankura, West Bengal, 722158
State Bank of India ATM 722158 Bankura Saltora Saltora Vill: Saltora State Bank of India Saltora, Bankura, West Bengal, 722158

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shaltora village located?

Shaltora is in Mejhia Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shaltora village in?

Shaltora village is in Bankura district.

Which state is Shaltora village in?

Shaltora village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shaltora under?

Shaltora comes under Mejhia Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shaltora?

The Census village code of Shaltora is 326153.

What is the population of Shaltora village?

The village record lists 362 people and 69 households for Shaltora.

How many households are in Shaltora village?

The village record lists 69 households for Shaltora.

What is the male and female population of Shaltora?

The record lists 186 male residents and 176 female residents for Shaltora.

What is the sex ratio of Shaltora village?

The sex ratio of Shaltora is 946.24 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shaltora village?

The reported geographical area of Shaltora is 62.11 hectares.

What is the population density of Shaltora village?

The approximate population density of Shaltora is 582.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shaltora?

The nearest town listed for Shaltora is Raniganj, about 10 km away.

How far is Shaltora from the sub-district headquarters?

Shaltora is about 12.7 km from Mejhia, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shaltora?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shaltora.

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

For Shaltora, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 31.68 hectares and irrigated land is 31.68 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shaltora?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shaltora. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shaltora.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shaltora.

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.