Indian Village Directory
Bara Shakdal Village
Bara Shakdal is an inhabited village in Dinhata - II Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 308642, the Census 2011 record lists 8,035 people in 2,094 households and the reported area is 1,015.02 hectares. The local references include Dinhata - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dinhata at about 11 km.
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Quick answer: Bara Shakdal is a village in Dinhata - II Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 308642 and 8,035 people in 2,094 households.
Village Code308642
Population8,035
Households2,094
Area1,015.02 hectares
Nearest TownDinhata
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bara Shakdal
- Census Village Code
- 308642
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Koch Bihar
- District Census Code
- 329
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dinhata - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02188
- CD Block
- Dinhata - II
- Households
- 2,094
- Population
- 8,035
- Male Population
- 4,262
- Female Population
- 3,773
- Sex Ratio
- 885.27
- Area
- 1,015.02 hectares
- Area
- 10.15 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Dinhata
- Nearest Town Distance
- 11 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 736169
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Bara Shakdal at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 8,035 people, 1,015.02 hectares of reported area and Dinhata as the nearest town reference for Bara Shakdal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bara Shakdal falls under Dinhata - II Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 308642.
- The record lists 8,035 people living in 2,094 households.
- The reported village area is 1,015.02 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Dinhata.
- 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density791.61 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.84 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share71.86%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.04%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share19.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bara Shakdal in the official administrative record. Census village code 308642 and Dinhata - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 329
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02188
- Village Census Code
- 308642
- CD Block Code
- 0035
- CD Block Name
- Dinhata - II
Location and Distance
Dinhata is the nearest town listed for Bara Shakdal, about 11 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 35.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sahebganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Cooch Behar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Dinhata
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 11 km
- Nearest Town
- Dinhata
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 11 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,015.02 hectares
- Area
- 10.15 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 8,035 people in 2,094 households, with 4,262 male residents and 3,773 female residents. The average household size is 3.84, and SC share is 71.86% and ST share is 0.04% for Bara Shakdal. Population density works out to about 791.61 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,094
- Total Population
- 8,035
- Male Population
- 4,262
- Female Population
- 3,773
- Sex Ratio
- 885.27
- Average Household Size
- 3.84
- SC Population
- 5,774
- SC Male Population
- 3,071
- SC Female Population
- 2,703
- SC Population Share
- 71.86
- ST Population
- 3
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.04
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bara Shakdal list 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 1 government senior secondary 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
- 4
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 2
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bara Shakdal. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Dispensary Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bara Shakdal include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 8.09 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 131.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bara Shakdal include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- 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 Bara Shakdal include commercial bank, 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.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bara Shakdal is reported as 6 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
- 6 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
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 19 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bara Shakdal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 792.37 hectares and irrigated land is 157.52 hectares (19.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Jute
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Vegetable
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 214.56
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 792.37
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 634.85 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 157.51999999999998
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 26.32 hectares
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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bara Shakdal
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- 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 and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
| Device Type | Records | Share |
| ATM |
1 |
100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
| Bank | Records | Share |
| State Bank of India |
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.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
| State Bank of India |
ATM |
736169 |
Koch Bihar |
Dinhata - I |
Dinhata (P) |
Dinhata Nigam Nagar, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 736169 |
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 Bara Shakdal village located?
Bara Shakdal is in Dinhata - II Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Bara Shakdal village in?
Bara Shakdal village is in Koch Bihar district.
Which state is Bara Shakdal village in?
Bara Shakdal village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bara Shakdal under?
Bara Shakdal comes under Dinhata - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bara Shakdal?
The Census village code of Bara Shakdal is 308642.
What is the population of Bara Shakdal village?
The village record lists 8,035 people and 2,094 households for Bara Shakdal.
How many households are in Bara Shakdal village?
The village record lists 2,094 households for Bara Shakdal.
What is the male and female population of Bara Shakdal?
The record lists 4,262 male residents and 3,773 female residents for Bara Shakdal.
What is the sex ratio of Bara Shakdal village?
The sex ratio of Bara Shakdal is 885.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bara Shakdal village?
The reported geographical area of Bara Shakdal is 1,015.02 hectares.
What is the population density of Bara Shakdal village?
The approximate population density of Bara Shakdal is 791.61 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bara Shakdal?
The nearest town listed for Bara Shakdal is Dinhata, about 11 km away.
How far is Bara Shakdal from the district headquarters?
Bara Shakdal is about 35.2 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bara Shakdal from the sub-district headquarters?
Bara Shakdal is about 10.8 km from Sahebganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bara Shakdal?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 2 government secondary schools and 1 government senior secondary school for Bara Shakdal.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bara Shakdal?
For Bara Shakdal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Vegetable, net sown area is 792.37 hectares and irrigated land is 157.52 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bara Shakdal?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bara Shakdal. 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 Bara Shakdal.
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.