Shikartor Village Overview
Shikartor is a village in Bhatar tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.3 km from Bhatar tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bolgona is the Gram Panchayat for Shikartor village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shikartor 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 Shikartor is 319833. The village covers a geographical area of 189.73 hectares and has a pincode of 713125. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Location Map of Shikartor
Population & Demographics of Shikartor
This section provides population and demographic details of Shikartor village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,217 | 1,162 | 1,055 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 223 | 125 | 98 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 359 | 189 | 170 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,497 | 827 | 670 |
| Illiterate Population | 720 | 335 | 385 |
Key population details of Shikartor village are given below:
- Shikartor village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,217, including approximately 1,162 males and 1,055 females, with a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 359 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shikartor village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.52%.
- There are around 491 households in Shikartor village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shikartor
Transport facilities help residents of Shikartor 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shikartor
The following villages are located close to Shikartor 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 Shikartor
- Where is Shikartor located?
- Shikartor village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shikartor?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shikartor is Bolgona (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shikartor?
- The pincode of Shikartor is 713125.
- What is the population of Shikartor?
- Shikartor has a total population of 2,217, including 1,162 males and 1,055 females.
- How many households are there in Shikartor?
- There are 491 households in Shikartor.
- What is the literacy rate in Shikartor?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shikartor is 67.52%. Male literacy is 71.17% and female literacy is 63.51%.