Village code 343815

Shalikota Village, Dantan - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Shalikota is a village in Dantan - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Shalikota village map in West Bengal
Shalikota village map image for Dantan - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Shalikota is a village in Dantan - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Shalikota, the population is 4,327, PIN code is 721435 and Census village code is 343815. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Shalikota village
Village code343815
PIN code721435
Population4,327
Households892
Area477.25 ha / 4.77 sq. km / 1,179 acres
Population density907 people per sq. km
Sex ratio942 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townKgp (63 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721435. This helps users verify the postal area for Shalikota, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Shalikota village
PIN code721435
Post offices linked with this PINMenkapur SO, Chhoto Srikrishnapur BO, Jenkapur BO, Koria BO, Salikotha BO, and Talda Ratanchak BO
Best matching post officeMenkapur SO (Post office)
Delivery office records6
Postal districtMedinipur West
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionContai Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Shalikota comes under Shalikota gram panchayat and Dantan - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Dantan - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Dantan at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Midnapur, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Shalikota
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPaschim Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPaschim Medinipur
State code19
District code344
Block / Census sub-district code2467
C.D. Block code314
Block panchayat code314

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Shalikota village and its household count.

Total population

4,327 residents in 892 households

Male population

2,228

Female population

2,099

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 73; Scheduled Tribes: 580

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Shalikota
Primary health centre1
Primary health sub-centre1
ASHA workerAvailable
Medicine shop1

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Shalikota
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketAvailable
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Shalikota
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power18 hours per day
Winter domestic power20 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Shalikota
Net area sown250.15 hectares
Irrigated area77 hectares
Unirrigated area173.15 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area47.88 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area29.12 hectares
Non-agricultural area90.25 hectares
Main cropPotato

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Shalikota
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Menkapur, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Menkapur, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Dantan, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.

How to Reach Shalikota

Kgp (63 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Dantan is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Shalikota
Nearest major townKgp (63 km)
Block headquartersDantan
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Shalikota. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Shalikota
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Centre1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Primary Health Centre Doctors in Position1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength3
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff in Position3
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Family Welfare Centre1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient3
Non Government Medical Facilities in and Out Patient2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop1
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Sub Post OfficeAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
VansAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Mandis Regular MarketAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Sports Club Recreation CentreAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shalikota village located?

Shalikota is located in Dantan - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Paschim Medinipur.

Which Block is Shalikota in?

Shalikota is in Dantan - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Shalikota in?

District: Paschim Medinipur.

What is the village code of Shalikota?

The Census village code of Shalikota is 343815.

What is the PIN code of Shalikota?

The PIN code reported for Shalikota is 721435.

What is the population of Shalikota?

Shalikota has 4,327 residents in 892 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Shalikota?

The nearest statutory town to Shalikota is Kgp (63 km).

Which crops are grown in Shalikota?

The main crops reported for Shalikota are Potato.

What land-use details are available for Shalikota?

Land-use details for Shalikota include net area sown: 250.15 hectares, irrigated area: 77 hectares, and unirrigated area: 173.15 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Shalikota?

Government primary school status for Shalikota is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Shalikota?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Shalikota?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Shalikota?

The total geographical area of Shalikota is 477.25 hectares.

How many households are in Shalikota?

Shalikota has 892 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Shalikota?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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