Where is Shalka village located?
Shalka is in Illambazar Block of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shalka Village
Shalka is an inhabited village in Illambazar Block of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 317950, the Census 2011 record lists 1,626 people in 334 households and the reported area is 171.24 hectares. The local references include Illambazar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dubrajpur at about 16 km.
Shalka is a village in Illambazar Block, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 317950 and 1,626 people in 334 households.
Village Code317950
Population1,626
Households334
Area171.24 hectares
Nearest TownDubrajpur
Detailed village profile
Shalka at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,626 people, 171.24 hectares of reported area and Dubrajpur as the nearest town reference for Shalka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shalka falls under Illambazar Block in Birbhum district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 317950.
- The record lists 1,626 people living in 334 households.
- The reported village area is 171.24 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dubrajpur.
- 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
- Shalka
- Census Village Code
- 317950
- 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
- 334
- Population
- 1,626
- Male Population
- 844
- Female Population
- 782
- Sex Ratio
- 926.54
- Area
- 171.24 hectares
- Area
- 1.71 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dubrajpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 731124
- 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
949.54 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.87 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
17.84%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
5.17%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
80%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shalka in the official administrative record. Census village code 317950 and Illambazar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 334
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02265
- Village Census Code
- 317950
- CD Block Code
- 0112
- CD Block Name
- Illambazar
Location and Distance
Dubrajpur is the nearest town listed for Shalka, about 16 km away. Suri is listed as the district headquarters at about 32.9 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Illambazar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Suri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 32.9 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dubrajpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Dubrajpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 171.24 hectares
- Area
- 1.71 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,626 people in 334 households, with 844 male residents and 782 female residents. The average household size is 4.87, and SC share is 17.84% and ST share is 5.17% for Shalka. Population density works out to about 949.54 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 334
- Total Population
- 1,626
- Male Population
- 844
- Female Population
- 782
- Sex Ratio
- 926.54
- Average Household Size
- 4.87
- SC Population
- 290
- SC Male Population
- 138
- SC Female Population
- 152
- SC Population Share
- 17.84
- ST Population
- 84
- ST Male Population
- 43
- ST Female Population
- 41
- ST Population Share
- 5.17
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shalka 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shalka. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shalka include river or canal water and 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 32 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shalka.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shalka include self-help groups, 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- 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 Shalka is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shalka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares (80% 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
- 21.24
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 150.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 30 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 120.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 88 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shalka
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
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | 1 | 100% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | ATM | 731124 | Birbhum | Illambazar | Janubazar | W.B. Janu Bazar Sabuj Samity Janu Bazar, Birbhum, West Bengal, 731124 |
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
Which district is Shalka village in?
Shalka village is in Birbhum district.
Which state is Shalka village in?
Shalka village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Shalka under?
Shalka comes under Illambazar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shalka?
The Census village code of Shalka is 317950.
What is the population of Shalka village?
The village record lists 1,626 people and 334 households for Shalka.
How many households are in Shalka village?
The village record lists 334 households for Shalka.
What is the male and female population of Shalka?
The record lists 844 male residents and 782 female residents for Shalka.
What is the sex ratio of Shalka village?
The sex ratio of Shalka is 926.54 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shalka village?
The reported geographical area of Shalka is 171.24 hectares.
What is the population density of Shalka village?
The approximate population density of Shalka is 949.54 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shalka?
The nearest town listed for Shalka is Dubrajpur, about 16 km away.
How far is Shalka from the district headquarters?
Shalka is about 32.9 km from Suri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shalka from the sub-district headquarters?
Shalka is about 12.5 km from Illambazar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shalka?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shalka.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shalka?
For Shalka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 150 hectares and irrigated land is 120 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shalka?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shalka. These records include 1 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 Shalka.