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.

Shikarpur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Shikarpur

Below is a concise population overview of Shikarpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shikarpur village:

• The total population of Shikarpur village is around 285, including approximately 140 males and 145 females, with a sex ratio of 1035 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 44 children aged 0–6 years in Shikarpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• The literacy rate of Shikarpur village is about 71.58%, with male literacy at 72.14% and female literacy at 71.03%.
• There are around 68 households in Shikarpur village.

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.

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