Shibgram - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Shibgram is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 35.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dakshingram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibgram is 316587. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.68 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Shibgram

As per Census 2011, Shibgram village has a total population of 2,035 people, consisting of 1,031 males and 1,004 females. The village has 521 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 234 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,246 literate and 789 illiterate residents. Additionally, 834 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 356 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shibgram

Shibgram 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 Shibgram

Shibgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Shibgram is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shibgram is about 35.8 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 Shibgram

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

Health Facilities in Shibgram

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

FAQs about Shibgram