Sankarpur

Sankarpur is a village located in Bansihari subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.8km away from sub-district headquarter Buniadpur. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Sankarpur village. As per 2009 stats, Ganguria is the gram panchayat of Sankarpur village.

Sankarpur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sankarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankarpur is 311692. The village spans a total geographical area of 70.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733246. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sankarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Sankarpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sankarpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 178 83 95
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 18 4 14
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 56 25 31
Literate Population 122 67 55
Illiterate Population 56 16 40

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankarpur village:

  • The total population of Sankarpur village is around 178, including approximately 83 males and 95 females, with a sex ratio of 1144 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 18 children aged 0–6 years in Sankarpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sankarpur village has 56 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sankarpur village is about 68.54%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 57.89%.
  • There are around 50 households in Sankarpur village.

Connectivity of Sankarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sankarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sankarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankarpur.

Butihari Patara Jotmusak Rankhanpara Jadupur Baharail Gandharbbapur Mahammadpur Kesharghata Barabari Rejatpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Sankarpur

Where is Sankarpur located?
Sankarpur village is situated in Bansihari Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankarpur is Ganguria (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankarpur?
The pincode of Sankarpur is 733246, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankarpur is 178, with 83 males and 95 females.
How many households are there in Sankarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankarpur village has a total of 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankarpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankarpur is 68.54%. The male literacy rate is 80.72%, while the female literacy rate is 57.89%.