Shankarpur - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Shankar Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 236420. The village covers a total geographical area of 171 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 23 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 Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 2,294 people, including 1,235 males and 1,059 females, living in 449 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.35%, with male literacy at 75.17% and female literacy at 45.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mabbi Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Shankarpur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Shankarpur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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