Shikarpur

Shikarpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.4km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 41km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Tahangirpur is the gram panchayat of Shikarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shikarpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Shikarpur’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 Shikarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shikarpur is 310668. The village spans a total geographical area of 47.28 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Shikarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shikarpur 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 Kushmandi 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 Shikarpur

Population of Shikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shikarpur has a total population of about 285, with approximately 140 males and 145 females. The sex ratio is around 1035 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.58%, with male literacy at about 72.14% and female literacy near 71.03%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shikarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shikarpur

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

Nearby Villages of Shikarpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shikarpur