Shankarpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 9.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 318078. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.34 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 561 people, including 276 males and 285 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.36%, with male literacy at 76.89% and female literacy at 58.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 385, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur

Shankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanthi P Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Shankarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shankarpur is about 9.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shankarpur

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

FAQs about Shankarpur