Where is Shankheri village located?
Shankheri is in Jamuria Block of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India.
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Shankheri Village
Shankheri is an inhabited village in Jamuria Block of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 318611, the Census 2011 record lists 753 people in 163 households and the reported area is 218.74 hectares. The local references include Jamuria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jamuria at about 5 km.
Shankheri is a village in Jamuria Block, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 318611 and 753 people in 163 households.
Village Code318611
Population753
Households163
Area218.74 hectares
Nearest TownJamuria
Detailed village profile
Shankheri at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 753 people, 218.74 hectares of reported area and Jamuria as the nearest town reference for Shankheri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shankheri falls under Jamuria Block in Barddhaman district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 318611.
- The record lists 753 people living in 163 households.
- The reported village area is 218.74 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jamuria.
- 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
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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
- Shankheri
- Census Village Code
- 318611
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Barddhaman
- District Census Code
- 335
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jamuria
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02270
- CD Block
- Jamuria
- Households
- 163
- Population
- 753
- Male Population
- 387
- Female Population
- 366
- Sex Ratio
- 945.74
- Area
- 218.74 hectares
- Area
- 2.19 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jamuria
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 713344
- 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
344.24 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.62 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
6.64%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
38.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shankheri in the official administrative record. Census village code 318611 and Jamuria CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 335
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02270
- Village Census Code
- 318611
- CD Block Code
- 0117
- CD Block Name
- Jamuria
Location and Distance
Jamuria is the nearest town listed for Shankheri, about 5 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jamuria
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Barddhaman
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jamuria
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Jamuria
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 218.74 hectares
- Area
- 2.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 753 people in 163 households, with 387 male residents and 366 female residents. The average household size is 4.62, and SC share is 6.64% and ST share is 0% for Shankheri. Population density works out to about 344.24 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 163
- Total Population
- 753
- Male Population
- 387
- Female Population
- 366
- Sex Ratio
- 945.74
- Average Household Size
- 4.62
- SC Population
- 50
- SC Male Population
- 26
- SC Female Population
- 24
- SC Population Share
- 6.64
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shankheri 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 Shankheri 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 1.94 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shankheri include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shankheri include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shankheri is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shankheri show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.45 hectares and irrigated land is 45.6 hectares (38.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 97.35
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 119.44999999999999
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 73.85 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 45.6
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 45.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Shankheri village in?
Shankheri village is in Barddhaman district.
Which state is Shankheri village in?
Shankheri village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Shankheri under?
Shankheri comes under Jamuria Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shankheri?
The Census village code of Shankheri is 318611.
What is the population of Shankheri village?
The village record lists 753 people and 163 households for Shankheri.
How many households are in Shankheri village?
The village record lists 163 households for Shankheri.
What is the male and female population of Shankheri?
The record lists 387 male residents and 366 female residents for Shankheri.
What is the sex ratio of Shankheri village?
The sex ratio of Shankheri is 945.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shankheri village?
The reported geographical area of Shankheri is 218.74 hectares.
What is the population density of Shankheri village?
The approximate population density of Shankheri is 344.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shankheri?
The nearest town listed for Shankheri is Jamuria, about 5 km away.
How far is Shankheri from the sub-district headquarters?
Shankheri is about 11.6 km from Jamuria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shankheri?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shankheri.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shankheri?
For Shankheri, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 119.45 hectares and irrigated land is 45.6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shankheri.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shankheri.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shankheri.