Sankarpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sankarpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarpur is 311316. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.67 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpur village had a total population of 928 people, including 479 males and 449 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.80%, with male literacy at 69.95% and female literacy at 57.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 507, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 330.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

Sankarpur 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 Sankarpur

Sankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 2.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sankarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sankarpur is about 10.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Sankarpur

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

FAQs about Sankarpur