Shibpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Shibpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 36.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibpur is 317823. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.5 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode.

Shibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Nearby Villages of Shibpur

Shibpur 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 Shibpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shibpur. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Suri to Shibpur is about 36.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shibpur

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

Health Facilities in Shibpur

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

FAQs about Shibpur