Indian Village Directory

Shakargacha Village

Shakargacha is an inhabited village in Illambazar Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 318005, the Census 2011 record lists 1,287 people in 257 households and the reported area is 110.61 hectares. The local references include Illambazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bolpur at about 25 km.

In short:

Shakargacha is a village in Illambazar Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 318005 and 1,287 people in 257 households.

Village Code318005
Population1,287
Households257
Area110.61 hectares
Nearest TownBolpur

Detailed village profile

Shakargacha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,287 people, 110.61 hectares of reported area and Bolpur as the nearest town reference for Shakargacha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Birbhum
Block Illambazar
CD Block Illambazar
  • Shakargacha falls under Illambazar Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 318005.
  • The record lists 1,287 people living in 257 households.
  • The reported village area is 110.61 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bolpur.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Shakargacha
Census Village Code
318005
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Birbhum
District Census Code
334
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Illambazar
Sub-district Census Code
02265
CD Block
Illambazar
Households
257
Population
1,287
Male Population
670
Female Population
617
Sex Ratio
920.9
Area
110.61 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Bolpur
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
731214
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 1,163.55 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.01 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.86% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 32.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shakargacha in the official administrative record. Census village code 318005 and Illambazar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
334
Sub-district Census Code
02265
Village Census Code
318005
CD Block Code
0112
CD Block Name
Illambazar

Location and Distance

Bolpur is the nearest town listed for Shakargacha, about 25 km away. Suri is listed as the district headquarters at about 46.3 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Illambazar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8.3 km
District Headquarter
Suri
Distance from District Headquarter
46.3 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bolpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town
Bolpur
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
110.61 hectares
Area
1.11 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,287 people in 257 households, with 670 male residents and 617 female residents. The average household size is 5.01, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 1.86% for Shakargacha. Population density works out to about 1,163.55 people per sq km.

Total Households
257
Total Population
1,287
Male Population
670
Female Population
617
Sex Ratio
920.9
Average Household Size
5.01
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
12
ST Female Population
12
ST Population Share
1.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shakargacha 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 Shakargacha include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.22 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shakargacha 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shakargacha is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shakargacha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 28 hectares (32.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Kanthastich
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Mustard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.39
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
58 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
28.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
8 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 Shakargacha

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 43%
CRM 4 57%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 43%
Uco Bank 1 14%
Axis Bank Limited 1 14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 14%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 14%

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
State Bank of India ATM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Ilambazar Road Sbi Ilambazar Sukhbazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
Axis Bank Limited CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Jl No 95 Lr Dag No 1691, Dist Birbhum, PIN Code 731214, West Bengal Ground Floor Bolpur Road, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731…
Uco Bank ATM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) West Bengal VILL-and P.O.-Illambazar Dist-Birbhum, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Po and Ps - Illambazar, Dist. Birbhum, West Bengal - 731214. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Village Illambazar, Baghabatibaza…
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Debipur Birbhum, West Bengal - 731214 ICICI Bank Ltd, Debipur, Illambazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
State Bank of India ATM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Joydev Kenduli Panagarh Moregram Joydev Kenduli, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214
State Bank of India CRM 731214 Birbhum Illambazar Ilambazar (Ct) Ilambazar Road Sbi Ilambazar Sukhbazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731214

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 Shakargacha village located?

Shakargacha is in Illambazar Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shakargacha village in?

Shakargacha village is in Birbhum district.

Which state is Shakargacha village in?

Shakargacha village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shakargacha under?

Shakargacha comes under Illambazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shakargacha?

The Census village code of Shakargacha is 318005.

What is the population of Shakargacha village?

The village record lists 1,287 people and 257 households for Shakargacha.

How many households are in Shakargacha village?

The village record lists 257 households for Shakargacha.

What is the male and female population of Shakargacha?

The record lists 670 male residents and 617 female residents for Shakargacha.

What is the sex ratio of Shakargacha village?

The sex ratio of Shakargacha is 920.9 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shakargacha village?

The reported geographical area of Shakargacha is 110.61 hectares.

What is the population density of Shakargacha village?

The approximate population density of Shakargacha is 1,163.55 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shakargacha?

The nearest town listed for Shakargacha is Bolpur, about 25 km away.

How far is Shakargacha from the district headquarters?

Shakargacha is about 46.3 km from Suri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shakargacha from the sub-district headquarters?

Shakargacha is about 8.3 km from Illambazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shakargacha?

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

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

For Shakargacha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 86 hectares and irrigated land is 28 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shakargacha. These records include 5 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 Shakargacha.

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.