Shibpur - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Shibpur is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.7 km from Mathabhanga and around 60.2 km from Cooch Behar. Jorpatki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibpur is 307971. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.11 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitalkuchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur village had a total population of 2,747 people, including 1,440 males and 1,307 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.26%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 68.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,103, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Shibpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Shibpur is about 60.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 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