Shankarpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Shankarpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shankarpur is 310745. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.51 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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 Shankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shankarpur village had a total population of 812 people, including 453 males and 359 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 792 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 82.93% and female literacy at 61.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Shankarpur

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 Shankarpur

Public transport in the Shankarpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Shankarpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Shankarpur is about 36 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 Shankarpur

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

Health Facilities in 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 Shankarpur village are given below:

FAQs about Shankarpur