Shibpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Shibpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 34.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibpur is 310761. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.69 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Shibpur 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 Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur village had a total population of 1,151 people, including 589 males and 562 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.25%, with male literacy at 90.10% and female literacy at 80.04%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Shibpur

Shibpur 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 Shibpur

Shibpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Shibpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Shibpur is about 34.3 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 Shibpur

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

Health Facilities in Shibpur

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

FAQs about Shibpur