Indian Village Directory

Shilnagara Village

Shilnagara is an inhabited village in Gazole Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312561, the Census 2011 record lists 920 people in 160 households and the reported area is 99.47 hectares. The local references include Gazole CD Block and the nearest town reference is Old Malda at about 10 km.

In short:

Shilnagara is a village in Gazole Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312561 and 920 people in 160 households.

Village Code312561
Population920
Households160
Area99.47 hectares
Nearest TownOld Malda

Detailed village profile

Shilnagara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 920 people, 99.47 hectares of reported area and Old Malda as the nearest town reference for Shilnagara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Maldah
Block Gazole
CD Block Gazole
  • Shilnagara falls under Gazole Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 312561.
  • The record lists 920 people living in 160 households.
  • The reported village area is 99.47 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Old Malda.
  • 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
Shilnagara
Census Village Code
312561
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Maldah
District Census Code
332
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Gazole
Sub-district Census Code
02214
CD Block
Gazole
Households
160
Population
920
Male Population
457
Female Population
463
Sex Ratio
1,013.13
Area
99.47 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Old Malda
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
732124
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 924.9 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.75 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 2.28% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 8.8% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 26.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shilnagara in the official administrative record. Census village code 312561 and Gazole CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
332
Sub-district Census Code
02214
Village Census Code
312561
CD Block Code
0061
CD Block Name
Gazole

Location and Distance

Old Malda is the nearest town listed for Shilnagara, about 10 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gazole
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3.2 km
District Headquarter
English Bazar
Distance from District Headquarter
31 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Old Malda
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Old Malda
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
99.47 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 920 people in 160 households, with 457 male residents and 463 female residents. The average household size is 5.75, and SC share is 2.28% and ST share is 8.8% for Shilnagara. Population density works out to about 924.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
160
Total Population
920
Male Population
457
Female Population
463
Sex Ratio
1,013.13
Average Household Size
5.75
SC Population
21
SC Male Population
10
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
2.28
ST Population
81
ST Male Population
40
ST Female Population
41
ST Population Share
8.8
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shilnagara 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 Shilnagara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shilnagara include hand pump 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shilnagara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shilnagara include self-help groups, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shilnagara 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 Shilnagara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard Oild and Molaces, net sown area is 83 hectares and irrigated land is 22 hectares (26.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Mustard Oild
Agricultural Commodities Third
Molaces
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.47
Net Area Sown In Hectares
83.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
61 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.0
Canals Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
12 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shilnagara

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
21
Banks in Matched Records
10
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 12 57%
CRM 9 43%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 9 43%
Bank of India 2 9.5%
Union Bank of India 2 9.5%
Axis Bank Limited 2 9.5%
Canara Bank 1 4.8%

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
Bank of India ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Gajol Gazole Malda Gazole Bus Stand Gazole, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124
Canara Bank ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Ghansahar 0 Gram Panchayat Office Ghansahar, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Gajol Shikshakpally, Gajol, Dist. Malda, West Bengal - 732124. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Bamongola More, Maldah, West Bengal…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Gajol Near Ubi, Idbi Bank Ltd, Gazole Bus Stand, Gazole, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124
Punjab National Bank ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Gajol Gazole Bus Stand, Po Ps: Gazole, Dist: Malda, Pin: 732124 Gazole Bus Stand, Po Ps: Gazole, Dist: Malda, Pin: 732124, Ma…
State Bank of India ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Gajol Malda Gajol, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124
State Bank of India ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Gajol Gazole Gazole Bus Stand, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124
State Bank of India ATM 732124 Maldah Gazole Gajol Gazole Sarkar Para, Maldah, West Bengal, 732124

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 Shilnagara village located?

Shilnagara is in Gazole Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shilnagara village in?

Shilnagara village is in Maldah district.

Which state is Shilnagara village in?

Shilnagara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shilnagara under?

Shilnagara comes under Gazole Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shilnagara?

The Census village code of Shilnagara is 312561.

What is the population of Shilnagara village?

The village record lists 920 people and 160 households for Shilnagara.

How many households are in Shilnagara village?

The village record lists 160 households for Shilnagara.

What is the male and female population of Shilnagara?

The record lists 457 male residents and 463 female residents for Shilnagara.

What is the sex ratio of Shilnagara village?

The sex ratio of Shilnagara is 1,013.13 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shilnagara village?

The reported geographical area of Shilnagara is 99.47 hectares.

What is the population density of Shilnagara village?

The approximate population density of Shilnagara is 924.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shilnagara?

The nearest town listed for Shilnagara is Old Malda, about 10 km away.

How far is Shilnagara from the district headquarters?

Shilnagara is about 31 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shilnagara from the sub-district headquarters?

Shilnagara is about 3.2 km from Gazole, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shilnagara?

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

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

For Shilnagara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard Oild and Molaces, net sown area is 83 hectares and irrigated land is 22 hectares.

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

The page shows 21 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shilnagara. These records include 10 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 Shilnagara.

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.