Shikar Bhanga is an inhabited village in Jhargram Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 339625, the Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 57 households and the reported area is 47.32 hectares. The local references include Jhargram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhargram at about 10 km.
In short:
Shikar Bhanga is a village in Jhargram Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 339625 and 285 people in 57 households.
Village Code339625
Population285
Households57
Area47.32 hectares
Nearest TownJhargram
Detailed village profile
Shikar Bhanga at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 285 people, 47.32 hectares of reported area and Jhargram as the nearest town reference for Shikar Bhanga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Shikar Bhanga falls under Jhargram Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 339625.
The record lists 285 people living in 57 households.
The reported village area is 47.32 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, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.
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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
Key Village Facts
Village
Shikar Bhanga
Census Village Code
339625
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jhargram
Sub-district Census Code
02454
CD Block
Jhargram
Households
57
Population
285
Male Population
144
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
979.17
Area
47.32 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
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 Density602.28 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share51%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shikar Bhanga in the official administrative record. Census village code 339625 and Jhargram CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02454
Village Census Code
339625
CD Block Code
0301
CD Block Name
Jhargram
Location and Distance
Jhargram is the nearest town listed for Shikar Bhanga, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jhargram
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Jhargram
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
47.32 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 57 households, with 144 male residents and 141 female residents. The average household size is 5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shikar Bhanga. Population density works out to about 602.28 people per sq km.
Total Households
57
Total Population
285
Male Population
144
Female Population
141
Sex Ratio
979.17
Average Household Size
5.0
Village Status
Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shikar Bhanga include tank, pond or lake 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.13 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2.09 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shikar Bhanga include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shikar Bhanga include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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 Anganwadi Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shikar Bhanga is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 15 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
14 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shikar Bhanga show that reported agricultural commodities include Mustard, net sown area is 34.29 hectares and irrigated land is 17.5 hectares (51% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Mustard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.9
Net Area Sown In Hectares
34.29
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.79 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
17.5
Canals Area In Hectares
3.71 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
11.7 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
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.