Shankarpur - Baikunthpur, Gopalganj

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Baikunthpur subdivision of Gopalganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baikunthpur and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Gopalganj. Shirsha Manpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 231230. The village covers a total geographical area of 298 hectares and falls under the 841409 pincode. Barauli is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Shankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shankarpur

As per Census 2011, Shankarpur village has a total population of 2,503 people, consisting of 1,292 males and 1,211 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 486 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 892 literate and 1,611 illiterate residents. Additionally, 510 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shankarpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

Shankarpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shankarpur

Shankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dighwa Dubauli, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barauli to Shankarpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopalganj to Shankarpur is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shankarpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shankarpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shankarpur village are given below:

FAQs about Shankarpur