Shankhabhanga is an inhabited village in Binpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335571, the Census 2011 record lists 566 people in 131 households and the reported area is 316.35 hectares. The local references include Binpur - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 55 km.
In short:
Shankhabhanga is a village in Binpur - II Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335571 and 566 people in 131 households.
Village Code335571
Population566
Households131
Area316.35 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram
Detailed village profile
Shankhabhanga at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 566 people, 316.35 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Shankhabhanga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Shankhabhanga falls under Binpur - II Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 335571.
The record lists 566 people living in 131 households.
The reported village area is 316.35 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Jhargram.
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
Shankhabhanga
Census Village Code
335571
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Binpur - II
Sub-district Census Code
02441
CD Block
Binpur - II
Households
131
Population
566
Male Population
284
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
992.96
Area
316.35 hectares
Area
3.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721501
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 Density178.92 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.32 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share29.33%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share68.2%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shankhabhanga in the official administrative record. Census village code 335571 and Binpur - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02441
Village Census Code
335571
CD Block Code
0288
CD Block Name
Binpur - II
Location and Distance
Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Shankhabhanga, about 55 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Lalgarh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
19.8 km
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
55 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
316.35 hectares
Area
3.16 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 566 people in 131 households, with 284 male residents and 282 female residents. The average household size is 4.32, and SC share is 29.33% and ST share is 68.2% for Shankhabhanga. Population density works out to about 178.92 people per sq km.
Total Households
131
Total Population
566
Male Population
284
Female Population
282
Sex Ratio
992.96
Average Household Size
4.32
SC Population
166
SC Male Population
86
SC Female Population
80
SC Population Share
29.33
ST Population
386
ST Male Population
193
ST Female Population
193
ST Population Share
68.2
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shankhabhanga 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 Shankhabhanga. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shankhabhanga include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
54.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shankhabhanga.
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shankhabhanga include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shankhabhanga is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shankhabhanga show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
246.05 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
15.7
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
Others
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
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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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 and state
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
721501
Jhargram
Binpur-II
Belpahari
VILL and Po : Belpahari Dist:paschim Medinipur West Bengal Dist : Jhargram State: West Bengal at and Post Belpahari-721501…
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 Shankhabhanga village located?
Shankhabhanga is in Binpur - II Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Shankhabhanga village in?
Shankhabhanga village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Shankhabhanga village in?
Shankhabhanga village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Shankhabhanga under?
Shankhabhanga comes under Binpur - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shankhabhanga?
The Census village code of Shankhabhanga is 335571.
What is the population of Shankhabhanga village?
The village record lists 566 people and 131 households for Shankhabhanga.
How many households are in Shankhabhanga village?
The village record lists 131 households for Shankhabhanga.
What is the male and female population of Shankhabhanga?
The record lists 284 male residents and 282 female residents for Shankhabhanga.
What is the sex ratio of Shankhabhanga village?
The sex ratio of Shankhabhanga is 992.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shankhabhanga village?
The reported geographical area of Shankhabhanga is 316.35 hectares.
What is the population density of Shankhabhanga village?
The approximate population density of Shankhabhanga is 178.92 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shankhabhanga?
The nearest town listed for Shankhabhanga is Jhargram, about 55 km away.
How far is Shankhabhanga from the sub-district headquarters?
Shankhabhanga is about 19.8 km from Lalgarh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shankhabhanga?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shankhabhanga.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shankhabhanga?
For Shankhabhanga, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shankhabhanga?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shankhabhanga. 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 Shankhabhanga.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shankhabhanga.
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.