Indian Village Directory

Shankarachak Village

Shankarachak is an inhabited village in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 341694, the Census 2011 record lists 1,322 people in 316 households and the reported area is 153.38 hectares. The local references include Kharagpur - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 9 km.

In short:

Shankarachak is a village in Kharagpur - I Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 341694 and 1,322 people in 316 households.

Village Code341694

Population1,322

Households316

Area153.38 hectares

Nearest TownKharagpur

Detailed village profile

Shankarachak at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,322 people, 153.38 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Shankarachak, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal

District Paschim Medinipur

Block Kharagpur - I

CD Block Kharagpur - I

Shankarachak falls under Kharagpur - I Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 341694.
The record lists 1,322 people living in 316 households.
The reported village area is 153.38 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
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: Shankarachak
Census Village Code: 341694
State: West Bengal
State Census Code: 19
District: Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code: 344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Kharagpur - I
Sub-district Census Code: 02460
CD Block: Kharagpur - I
Households: 316
Population: 1,322
Male Population: 686
Female Population: 636
Sex Ratio: 927.11
Area: 153.38 hectares
Area: 1.53 sq km
Nearest Town: Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance: 9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 721301
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 861.91 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 4.18 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 22.16% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 13.92% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 88.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shankarachak in the official administrative record. Census village code 341694 and Kharagpur - I CD Block.

State Census Code: 19
District Census Code: 344
Sub-district Census Code: 02460
Village Census Code: 341694
CD Block Code: 0307
CD Block Name: Kharagpur - I

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Shankarachak, about 9 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Kharagpur
District Headquarter: Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town: Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 9 km
Nearest Town: Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town: 9 km
Total Geographical Area: 153.38 hectares
Area: 1.53 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,322 people in 316 households, with 686 male residents and 636 female residents. The average household size is 4.18, and SC share is 22.16% and ST share is 13.92% for Shankarachak. Population density works out to about 861.91 people per sq km.

Total Households: 316
Total Population: 1,322
Male Population: 686
Female Population: 636
Sex Ratio: 927.11
Average Household Size: 4.18
SC Population: 293
SC Male Population: 150
SC Female Population: 143
SC Population Share: 22.16
ST Population: 184
ST Male Population: 90
ST Female Population: 94
ST Population Share: 13.92
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count: 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count: 1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count: 3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shankarachak include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer: Available
No Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares: 10 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shankarachak include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Public Bus Service: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Taxi: Available
Vans: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Animal Cart: Available
State Highway: Available
Other District Road: Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road: Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads: Available
Footpath: Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shankarachak include cooperative 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.

Cooperative Bank: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Mandis Regular Market: Available
Weekly Haat: Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre: Available
ASHA: Available
Sports Field: Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shankarachak is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 10 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: 10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shankarachak show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 135.38 hectares and irrigated land is 119.98 hectares (88.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second: Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third: Mustard
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 8.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 135.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 15.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 119.98
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares: 109.98 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam: 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shankarachak

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: 5–10 km
Commercial Bank: Not available in village
Cooperative Bank: Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 20
Banks in Matched Records: 4
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 Type	Records	Share
ATM	19	95%
CRM	1	5%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	15	75%
Punjab National Bank	3	15%
Uco Bank	1	5%
Bank of India	1	5%

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
Punjab National Bank	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Rupnarayanpur	Teh.midnapore Sadar (South) Rupnaryanpur, P. O. Jakpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Abhoyanagar	Work Shop Cme Gate Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
Punjab National Bank	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Abhoyanagar	Kharagpur at Reshmi Matelicks Ltd, Near Saha Chowk, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Abhoyanagar	Kharagpur Drm Office, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Abhoyanagar	Kharagpur Kausallya More, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Abhoyanagar	Bogda Area Kharagpur Rly Station, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Abhoyanagar	Kharagpur Chota Tangra, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301
State Bank of India	ATM	721301	Paschim Medinipur	Kharagpur - I	Abhoyanagar	Kharagpur Bidyasagar Industrial Garden, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721301

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 Shankarachak village located?

Shankarachak is in Kharagpur - I Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shankarachak village in?

Shankarachak village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Shankarachak village in?

Shankarachak village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shankarachak under?

Shankarachak comes under Kharagpur - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shankarachak?

The Census village code of Shankarachak is 341694.

What is the population of Shankarachak village?

The village record lists 1,322 people and 316 households for Shankarachak.

How many households are in Shankarachak village?

The village record lists 316 households for Shankarachak.

What is the male and female population of Shankarachak?

The record lists 686 male residents and 636 female residents for Shankarachak.

What is the sex ratio of Shankarachak village?

The sex ratio of Shankarachak is 927.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shankarachak village?

The reported geographical area of Shankarachak is 153.38 hectares.

What is the population density of Shankarachak village?

The approximate population density of Shankarachak is 861.91 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shankarachak?

The nearest town listed for Shankarachak is Kharagpur, about 9 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Shankarachak?

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

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

For Shankarachak, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Mustard, net sown area is 135.38 hectares and irrigated land is 119.98 hectares.

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

The page shows 20 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shankarachak. These records include 4 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 Shankarachak.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shankarachak.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shankarachak.

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.