Sikarpur

Sikarpur is a village located in Galsi Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.4km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Sikarpur village. As per 2009 stats, Gohogram is the gram panchayat of Sikarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sikarpur unique in its vibrant Galsi Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Sikarpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sikarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sikarpur is 319980. The village spans a total geographical area of 476.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713428. Burdwan is nearest town to Sikarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sikarpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sikarpur

Population of Sikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sikarpur has a total population of about 947, with approximately 473 males and 474 females. The sex ratio is around 1002 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 104 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 389 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 102. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.85%, with male literacy at about 62.58% and female literacy near 45.15%. There are around 252 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sikarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sikarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sikarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sikarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sikarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sikarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sikarpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sikarpur