Shankarpura Village Overview
Shankarpura is a village in Batala tehsil of Gurdaspur district, Punjab. It lies about 4 km from Batala tehsil headquarters and around 39 km from Gurdaspur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Shankarpur is the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpura village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shankarpura village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpura is 028791. The village covers a geographical area of 160 hectares and has a pincode of 143507. Batala is the nearest town.
Location Map of Shankarpura
Population & Demographics of Shankarpura
This section provides population and demographic details of Shankarpura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,524 | 785 | 739 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 191 | 107 | 84 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 630 | 327 | 303 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,060 | 565 | 495 |
| Illiterate Population | 464 | 220 | 244 |
Key population details of Shankarpura village are given below:
- Shankarpura village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,524, including approximately 785 males and 739 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 630 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shankarpura village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.55%.
- There are around 284 households in Shankarpura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shankarpura
Transport facilities help residents of Shankarpura village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shankarpura
The following villages are located close to Shankarpura and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shankarpura
- Where is Shankarpura located?
- Shankarpura village is located in Batala Tehsil, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shankarpura?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shankarpura is Shankarpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shankarpura?
- The pincode of Shankarpura is 143507.
- What is the population of Shankarpura?
- Shankarpura has a total population of 1,524, including 785 males and 739 females.
- How many households are there in Shankarpura?
- There are 284 households in Shankarpura.
- What is the literacy rate in Shankarpura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shankarpura is 69.55%. Male literacy is 71.97% and female literacy is 66.98%.