Shibpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Shibpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 37.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibpur is 318013. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.81 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur village had a total population of 331 people, including 174 males and 157 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.48%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 65.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141.

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

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

Shibpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Shibpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shibpur is about 37.9 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