Dakshin Shitala is an inhabited village in Ramnagar - II Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 347108, the Census 2011 record lists 1,605 people in 307 households and the reported area is 116.14 hectares. The local references include Ramnagar - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 11 km.
In short:
Dakshin Shitala is a village in Ramnagar - II Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 347108 and 1,605 people in 307 households.
Village Code347108
Population1,605
Households307
Area116.14 hectares
Nearest TownContai
Detailed village profile
Dakshin Shitala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,605 people, 116.14 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Dakshin Shitala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Dakshin Shitala falls under Ramnagar - II Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 347108.
The record lists 1,605 people living in 307 households.
The reported village area is 116.14 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
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
Dakshin Shitala
Census Village Code
347108
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ramnagar - II
Sub-district Census Code
02494
CD Block
Ramnagar - II
Households
307
Population
1,605
Male Population
833
Female Population
772
Sex Ratio
926.77
Area
116.14 hectares
Area
1.16 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
11 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721423
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 Density1,381.95 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.23 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.6%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share30.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakshin Shitala in the official administrative record. Census village code 347108 and Ramnagar - II CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02494
Village Census Code
347108
CD Block Code
0341
CD Block Name
Ramnagar - II
Location and Distance
Contai is the nearest town listed for Dakshin Shitala, about 11 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Baisai
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
11 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
11 km
Total Geographical Area
116.14 hectares
Area
1.16 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,605 people in 307 households, with 833 male residents and 772 female residents. The average household size is 5.23, and SC share is 27.6% and ST share is 0% for Dakshin Shitala. Population density works out to about 1,381.95 people per sq km.
Total Households
307
Total Population
1,605
Male Population
833
Female Population
772
Sex Ratio
926.77
Average Household Size
5.23
SC Population
443
SC Male Population
236
SC Female Population
207
SC Population Share
27.6
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Dakshin Shitala list 2 government primary schools. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Dakshin Shitala. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Dakshin Shitala 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
26.14 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Dakshin Shitala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Dakshin Shitala include 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.
ATM
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Dakshin Shitala is reported as 16 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Dakshin Shitala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.14 hectares and irrigated land is 26.14 hectares (30.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.14
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
26.14
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 Dakshin Shitala
The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
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
1
50%
CRM
1
50%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
2
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
Bank of India
ATM
721423
Purba Medinipur
Ramnagar - II
Bara Bankuya
Dist Purba Medinipur VILL Bararankua Po Balisai Ps Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721423
Bank of India
CRM
721423
Purba Medinipur
Ramnagar - II
Narandia
Contai-Digha Road Balisai, Narandia Narandia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721423
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 Dakshin Shitala village located?
Dakshin Shitala is in Ramnagar - II Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Dakshin Shitala village in?
Dakshin Shitala village is in Purba Medinipur district.
Which state is Dakshin Shitala village in?
Dakshin Shitala village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Dakshin Shitala under?
Dakshin Shitala comes under Ramnagar - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Dakshin Shitala?
The Census village code of Dakshin Shitala is 347108.
What is the population of Dakshin Shitala village?
The village record lists 1,605 people and 307 households for Dakshin Shitala.
How many households are in Dakshin Shitala village?
The village record lists 307 households for Dakshin Shitala.
What is the male and female population of Dakshin Shitala?
The record lists 833 male residents and 772 female residents for Dakshin Shitala.
What is the sex ratio of Dakshin Shitala village?
The sex ratio of Dakshin Shitala is 926.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Dakshin Shitala village?
The reported geographical area of Dakshin Shitala is 116.14 hectares.
What is the population density of Dakshin Shitala village?
The approximate population density of Dakshin Shitala is 1,381.95 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Dakshin Shitala?
The nearest town listed for Dakshin Shitala is Contai, about 11 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Dakshin Shitala?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Dakshin Shitala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakshin Shitala?
For Dakshin Shitala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 86.14 hectares and irrigated land is 26.14 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dakshin Shitala?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dakshin Shitala. 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 Dakshin Shitala.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Dakshin Shitala.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Dakshin Shitala.
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.