Shaulan
# Shaulan

Shaulan (also spelled Saulan) is a village in the Daspur I CD block in the Ghatal subdivision of the Paschim Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India.

## Geography

Shaulan is located at 22°32′32″N 87°42′17″E﻿ / ﻿22.5423°N 87.7046°E﻿ / 22.5423; 87.7046.

## Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Shaulan had a total population of 964, of which 469 (49%) were males and 495 (51%) were females. There were 117 persons in the age range of 0–6 years. The total number of literate persons in Shaulan was 702 (82.88% of the population over 6 years).

## Culture

David J. McCutchion mentions the Shyama Sundara temple as a standard West Bengal type pancha-ratna having figures in the archway panels and round the facade. Built in the 19th century, it measures 17’ 10" square.

## Shaulan picture gallery

* Shyama Sundara pancha-ratna temple constructed by the Adhikari family
* Terracotta panels
* Decorated wooden doorway
