Sikarpur - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Sikarpur is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Mathabhanga and around 45.6 km from Cooch Behar. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikarpur is 307941. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.39 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sikarpur 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 Sikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sikarpur village had a total population of 1,546 people, including 792 males and 754 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.35%, with male literacy at 78.38% and female literacy at 61.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Sikarpur

Sikarpur 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 Sikarpur

Sikarpur 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 25.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Sikarpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Sikarpur is about 45.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikarpur

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

Health Facilities in Sikarpur

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

FAQs about Sikarpur