Shakpur - Labpur, Birbhum

Shakpur is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dwaraka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakpur is 317583. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.45 hectares and falls under the 731302 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Shakpur

As per Census 2011, Shakpur village has a total population of 1,268 people, consisting of 659 males and 609 females. The village has 295 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 873 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 619 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shakpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shakpur

Shakpur 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 Shakpur

Shakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Shakpur is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shakpur is about 38 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 Shakpur

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

Health Facilities in Shakpur

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

FAQs about Shakpur