Indian Village Directory

Shahara Village

Shahara is an inhabited village in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 344573, the Census 2011 record lists 1,684 people in 399 households and the reported area is 68 hectares. The local references include Sahid Matangini CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tamluk at about 16 km.

In short:

Shahara is a village in Sahid Matangini Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 344573 and 1,684 people in 399 households.

Village Code344573
Population1,684
Households399
Area68 hectares
Nearest TownTamluk

Detailed village profile

Shahara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,684 people, 68 hectares of reported area and Tamluk as the nearest town reference for Shahara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
CD Block Sahid Matangini
  • Shahara falls under Sahid Matangini Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 344573.
  • The record lists 1,684 people living in 399 households.
  • The reported village area is 68 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Tamluk.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Shahara
Census Village Code
344573
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sahid Matangini
Sub-district Census Code
02473
CD Block
Sahid Matangini
Households
399
Population
1,684
Male Population
859
Female Population
825
Sex Ratio
960.42
Area
68 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721137
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 2,476.47 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 53.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shahara in the official administrative record. Census village code 344573 and Sahid Matangini CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02473
Village Census Code
344573
CD Block Code
0320
CD Block Name
Sahid Matangini

Location and Distance

Tamluk is the nearest town listed for Shahara, about 16 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Burarihat
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Tamluk
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town
Tamluk
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
68 hectares
Area
0.68 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,684 people in 399 households, with 859 male residents and 825 female residents. The average household size is 4.22, and SC share is 16.27% and ST share is 0% for Shahara. Population density works out to about 2,476.47 people per sq km.

Total Households
399
Total Population
1,684
Male Population
859
Female Population
825
Sex Ratio
960.42
Average Household Size
4.22
SC Population
274
SC Male Population
140
SC Female Population
134
SC Population Share
16.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shahara. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shahara 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
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
32 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shahara.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shahara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shahara is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 20 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shahara show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 60 hectares and irrigated land is 32 hectares (53.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
60.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
28 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
32.0

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 Shahara

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
1
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 721137 Purba Medinipur Sahid Matangini Kanktya Kanktia Bazar Nonakuri Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721137

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 Shahara village located?

Shahara is in Sahid Matangini Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shahara village in?

Shahara village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Shahara village in?

Shahara village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shahara under?

Shahara comes under Sahid Matangini Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shahara?

The Census village code of Shahara is 344573.

What is the population of Shahara village?

The village record lists 1,684 people and 399 households for Shahara.

How many households are in Shahara village?

The village record lists 399 households for Shahara.

What is the male and female population of Shahara?

The record lists 859 male residents and 825 female residents for Shahara.

What is the sex ratio of Shahara village?

The sex ratio of Shahara is 960.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shahara village?

The reported geographical area of Shahara is 68 hectares.

What is the population density of Shahara village?

The approximate population density of Shahara is 2,476.47 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shahara?

The nearest town listed for Shahara is Tamluk, about 16 km away.

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

For Shahara, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 60 hectares and irrigated land is 32 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shahara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shahara.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Shahara.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Shahara.

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.