Shakpur Village Overview
Shakpur is a village in Labpur tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 11.2 km from Labpur tehsil headquarters and around 38 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dwaraka is the Gram Panchayat for Shakpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shakpur 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 Shakpur is 317583. The village covers a geographical area of 199.45 hectares and has a pincode of 731303. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.
Location Map of Shakpur
Population & Demographics of Shakpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Shakpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,268 | 659 | 609 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 126 | 69 | 57 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 619 | 307 | 312 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 120 | 57 | 63 |
| Literate Population | 873 | 497 | 376 |
| Illiterate Population | 395 | 162 | 233 |
Key population details of Shakpur village are given below:
- Shakpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,268, including approximately 659 males and 609 females, with a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 619 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 120 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shakpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.85%.
- There are around 295 households in Shakpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shakpur
Transport facilities help residents of Shakpur 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 village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shakpur
The following villages are located close to Shakpur 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 Shakpur
- Where is Shakpur located?
- Shakpur village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shakpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shakpur is Dwaraka (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shakpur?
- The pincode of Shakpur is 731303.
- What is the population of Shakpur?
- Shakpur has a total population of 1,268, including 659 males and 609 females.
- How many households are there in Shakpur?
- There are 295 households in Shakpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Shakpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shakpur is 68.85%. Male literacy is 75.42% and female literacy is 61.74%.