Sikarpur Village Overview
Sikarpur is a village in Galsi Ii tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 8.4 km from Galsi tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gohogram is the Gram Panchayat for Sikarpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Sikarpur 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 Sikarpur is 319980. The village covers a geographical area of 476.36 hectares and has a pincode of 713428. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.
Sikarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Sikarpur
Population & Demographics of Sikarpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Sikarpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 947 | 473 | 474 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 104 | 48 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 389 | 191 | 198 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 102 | 47 | 55 |
| Literate Population | 510 | 296 | 214 |
| Illiterate Population | 437 | 177 | 260 |
Key population details of Sikarpur village are given below:
- Sikarpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 947, including approximately 473 males and 474 females, with a sex ratio of 1002 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 389 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 102 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Sikarpur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.85%.
- There are around 252 households in Sikarpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Sikarpur
Transport facilities help residents of Sikarpur 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
Nearby Villages of Sikarpur
The following villages are located close to Sikarpur 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 Sikarpur
- Where is Sikarpur located?
- Sikarpur village is located in Galsi Ii Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sikarpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sikarpur is Gohogram (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Sikarpur?
- The pincode of Sikarpur is 713428.
- What is the population of Sikarpur?
- Sikarpur has a total population of 947, including 473 males and 474 females.
- How many households are there in Sikarpur?
- There are 252 households in Sikarpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Sikarpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sikarpur is 53.85%. Male literacy is 62.58% and female literacy is 45.15%.