Shanka is a village in Raghunathpur - I Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 330283.
About Shanka village record
Shanka is listed under Raghunathpur - I Sub-District in Puruliya district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 4,233, 804 households, area 702.94 hectares, PIN code 723121.
Quick facts
- Village
- Shanka
- Village code
- 330283
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Raghunathpur - I
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 4,233
- Households
- 804
- Sex ratio
- 925 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 702.94 hectares
- Population density
- 602 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723121
Census code and location hierarchy
For Shanka, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 340
- Sub-district code
- 02382
- Village code
- 330283
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Shanka |
| Census village code | 330283 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Raghunathpur - I |
| Sub-district code | 02382 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 4,233 |
| Households | 804 |
| Male population | 2,199 |
| Female population | 2,034 |
| Sex ratio | 925 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 1,709 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 702.94 hectares |
| Population density | 602 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723121 |
| CD block | Raghunathpur - I |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Raghunathpur |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 5 km |
Facilities and amenities in Shanka
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 12.13 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 89.59 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 75 hectares |
| Net area sown | 526.22 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 426 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 100.22 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 65 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 35.22 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Shanka?
The Census village code of Shanka is 330283.
Where is Shanka village?
Shanka village is in Raghunathpur - I Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Shanka?
The source reports a population of 4,233 for Shanka.
What is the sex ratio of Shanka?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Shanka is 925 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.