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Shara Shanka Village Details

Shara Shanka is a Village in Dantan - I Block , Medinipur West district and West Bengal State. Shara Shanka village Pin code is 721426. Shara Shanka Village Total population is 667 and number of houses are 159. Female Population is 48.4%. Village literacy rate is 52.9% and the Female Literacy rate is 21.4%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	667
Total No of Houses	159
Female Population %	48.4 % ( 323)
Total Literacy rate %	52.9 % ( 353)
Female Literacy rate	21.4 % ( 143)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	10.6 % ( 71)
Scheduled Caste Population %	37.5 % ( 250)
Working Population %	37.2 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	89
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	47.2 % ( 42)

Location and Administration

Shara Shanka Total area is 74.47 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 13.45 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 52.43 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Govt Primary and Govt Middle Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Medical College is in Medinipur. Nearest Govt Engineering College is in Kolaghat. Nearest Govt Arts and Science Degree College is in Dantan. Nearest Govt Secondary School, Govt Senior Secondary School and Govt ITA College are in Menkapur. Nearest Govt Polytechnic College is in Kharagpur. Nearest Govt MBA college is in Contai.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 2 RMP doctors , 1 Medical Shop are available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy is agriculture commodities grow in this village. Paddy is Product Manufactured in this village. 10 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 12 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 52.43 hectares from Boreholes/Tube wells 35.15 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 17.28 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available. Untreated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer available. Hand Pump is other Drinking Water sources.
No Drainage System Available in this Village. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. No Private Courier Facility in less than 10 km.

Transportation

There is no Public Bus service in less than 10 km. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km. Animal Driven Carts are there in this Village.

Nearest National Highway is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest State Highway is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest District Road is in less than 5 km.
Kuccha Road is other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. No Commercial Bank in less than 10 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 18 hour power supply in summer and 20 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, Sports facilities and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.