Where is Shalgram village located?
Shalgram is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shalgram Village
Shalgram is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331463, the Census 2011 record lists 653 people in 122 households and the reported area is 52.06 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 6 km.
Village Code331463
Population653
Households122
Area52.06 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shalgram
- Census Village Code
- 331463
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- CD Block
- Jhalda - II
- Households
- 122
- Population
- 653
- Male Population
- 318
- Female Population
- 335
- Sex Ratio
- 1,053.46
- Area
- 52.06 hectares
- Area
- 0.52 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shalgram at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 653 people, 52.06 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Shalgram, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shalgram falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331463.
- The record lists 653 people living in 122 households.
- The reported village area is 52.06 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,254.32 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.35 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.92%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share78.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shalgram in the official administrative record. Census village code 331463 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331463
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Shalgram, about 6 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 39 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7.8 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 39 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 52.06 hectares
- Area
- 0.52 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 653 people in 122 households, with 318 male residents and 335 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 0.92% and ST share is 0% for Shalgram. Population density works out to about 1,254.32 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 122
- Total Population
- 653
- Male Population
- 318
- Female Population
- 335
- Sex Ratio
- 1,053.46
- Average Household Size
- 5.35
- SC Population
- 6
- SC Male Population
- 4
- SC Female Population
- 2
- SC Population Share
- 0.92
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shalgram include hand pump water and 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
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump 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
- 39.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shalgram include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shalgram include self-help groups, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shalgram is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shalgram show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 7.64 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (78.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Biri
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.02
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 7.64
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1.64 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 6.0
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 6 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shalgram village in?
Shalgram village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Shalgram village in?
Shalgram village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Shalgram under?
Shalgram comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shalgram?
The Census village code of Shalgram is 331463.
What is the population of Shalgram village?
The village record lists 653 people and 122 households for Shalgram.
How many households are in Shalgram village?
The village record lists 122 households for Shalgram.
What is the male and female population of Shalgram?
The record lists 318 male residents and 335 female residents for Shalgram.
What is the sex ratio of Shalgram village?
The sex ratio of Shalgram is 1,053.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shalgram village?
The reported geographical area of Shalgram is 52.06 hectares.
What is the population density of Shalgram village?
The approximate population density of Shalgram is 1,254.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shalgram?
The nearest town listed for Shalgram is Jhalda, about 6 km away.
How far is Shalgram from the district headquarters?
Shalgram is about 39 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shalgram from the sub-district headquarters?
Shalgram is about 7.8 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shalgram?
For Shalgram, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 7.64 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shalgram.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shalgram.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shalgram.