Shibpur

Shibpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 34.3km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Uday is the gram panchayat of Shibpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shibpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Shibpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shibpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shibpur is 310761. The village spans a total geographical area of 186.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Shibpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shibpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shibpur

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur has a total population of about 1,151, with approximately 589 males and 562 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 175 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 259. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.28%, with male literacy at about 77.25% and female literacy near 67.08%. There are around 261 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shibpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shibpur

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

Nearby Villages of Shibpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shibpur