Purbba Shankarpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Purbba Shankarpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 35.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Shankarpur is 310713. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.83 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Purbba Shankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purbba Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Shankarpur village had a total population of 248 people, including 133 males and 115 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 865 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.32%, with male literacy at 92.73% and female literacy at 85.42%.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Shankarpur

Purbba Shankarpur 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 Purbba Shankarpur

Purbba Shankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Purbba Shankarpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Purbba Shankarpur is about 35.1 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 Purbba Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Shankarpur

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

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