Indian Village Directory

Shaksahar Village

Shaksahar is an inhabited village in Bhangar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 333670, the Census 2011 record lists 3,698 people in 733 households and the reported area is 182.36 hectares. The local references include Bhangar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Calcutta at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Shaksahar is a village in Bhangar - I Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 333670 and 3,698 people in 733 households.
Village Code333670
Population3,698
Households733
Area182.36 hectares
Nearest TownCalcutta

Key Village Facts

Village
Shaksahar
Census Village Code
333670
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhangar - I
Sub-district Census Code
02418
CD Block
Bhangar - I
Households
733
Population
3,698
Male Population
1,899
Female Population
1,799
Sex Ratio
947.34
Area
182.36 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Calcutta
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743502
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shaksahar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,698 people, 182.36 hectares of reported area and Calcutta as the nearest town reference for Shaksahar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockBhangar - I
  • Shaksahar falls under Bhangar - I Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 333670.
  • The record lists 3,698 people living in 733 households.
  • The reported village area is 182.36 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Calcutta.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,027.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share52.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shaksahar in the official administrative record. Census village code 333670 and Bhangar - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02418
Village Census Code
333670
CD Block Code
0265
CD Block Name
Bhangar - I

Location and Distance

Calcutta is the nearest town listed for Shaksahar, about 40 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 31.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Gobindapur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
24.5 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
31.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Calcutta
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Calcutta
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
182.36 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,698 people in 733 households, with 1,899 male residents and 1,799 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 6.11% and ST share is 0% for Shaksahar. Population density works out to about 2,027.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
733
Total Population
3,698
Male Population
1,899
Female Population
1,799
Sex Ratio
947.34
Average Household Size
5.05
SC Population
226
SC Male Population
115
SC Female Population
111
SC Population Share
6.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shaksahar 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
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
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
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shaksahar include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shaksahar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shaksahar is reported as 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shaksahar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 142.09 hectares and irrigated land is 75.09 hectares (52.8% 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
40.27
Net Area Sown In Hectares
142.09
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
67 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
75.09
Canals Area In Hectares
75.09 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
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shaksahar

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
17
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 47%
CRM 9 53%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 6 35%
ICICI Bank Limited 3 18%
Axis Bank Limited 2 12%
State Bank of India 2 12%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 5.9%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Kakdwip Gobindapur Wb PIN 743502 Ghatakpukur Bazar Po Bgobindpur Ps Bhangar Dist South 24 Pgs, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 Purba Bardhaman No Block Barddhaman (M) Dist.- Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal 2 No Shyam Bazar, B.G. Nande Road, P. O- Rajbati, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, 743…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Ghatak Pukur B. Govindapur Ghatakpukur Bazar Ghatakpukur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Punjab National Bank ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Mathurapur - 1 Baishnabghata-Patuli Pargwbin Villpopsbhangardist24pasouth 24, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
State Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Ghatak Pukur South 24 Pgs Ghatakpukur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Canning - II Deuli Bhangar Deuli, 743502, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Bhangar Raghunathpur (Ct) Po Bhangor Dsit 24 Pgs (S) VILL Bojoygunj Bazaar Near Boi Branch, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502
Bank of India ATM 743502 South 24 Parganas Bhangar - I Ghatak Pukur Dist South 24 Pgs Po Bgobindopur VILL Ghatakpukur Ps Bhangar, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743502

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 Shaksahar village located?

Shaksahar is in Bhangar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shaksahar village in?

Shaksahar village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Shaksahar village in?

Shaksahar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shaksahar under?

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

What is the Census village code of Shaksahar?

The Census village code of Shaksahar is 333670.

What is the population of Shaksahar village?

The village record lists 3,698 people and 733 households for Shaksahar.

How many households are in Shaksahar village?

The village record lists 733 households for Shaksahar.

What is the male and female population of Shaksahar?

The record lists 1,899 male residents and 1,799 female residents for Shaksahar.

What is the sex ratio of Shaksahar village?

The sex ratio of Shaksahar is 947.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shaksahar village?

The reported geographical area of Shaksahar is 182.36 hectares.

What is the population density of Shaksahar village?

The approximate population density of Shaksahar is 2,027.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shaksahar?

The nearest town listed for Shaksahar is Calcutta, about 40 km away.

How far is Shaksahar from the district headquarters?

Shaksahar is about 31.8 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shaksahar from the sub-district headquarters?

Shaksahar is about 24.5 km from Gobindapur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shaksahar?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Shaksahar.

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

For Shaksahar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 142.09 hectares and irrigated land is 75.09 hectares.

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

The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shaksahar. These records include 8 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 Shaksahar.

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.