Shankarpur - Madhepur, Madhubani

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Madhepur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madhepur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Tardiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 220840. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.3 hectares and falls under the 847402 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Shankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulparas Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

As per Census 2011, Shankarpur village has a total population of 906 people, consisting of 471 males and 435 females. The village has 191 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 506 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Tamuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Shankarpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Shankarpur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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