Shibnagar - Kanchanpur, North Tripura

Shibnagar is a village situated in the Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 70 km from Kailasahar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibnagar is 272713. The village covers a total geographical area of 543 hectares and falls under the 799270 pincode. Dharmanagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Shibnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Pencharthal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shibnagar

As per Census 2011, Shibnagar village has a total population of 2,201 people, consisting of 1,087 males and 1,114 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 342 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,440 literate and 761 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 917 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shibnagar

Shibnagar 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 Shibnagar

Shibnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pencharthal, while the nearest airport is Kailashahar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmanagar to Shibnagar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kailasahar to Shibnagar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shibnagar

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

Health Facilities in Shibnagar

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

FAQs about Shibnagar