Shikarpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Shikarpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikarpur is 310668. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.28 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shikarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shikarpur

As per Census 2011, Shikarpur village has a total population of 285 people, consisting of 140 males and 145 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 204 literate and 81 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shikarpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shikarpur

Shikarpur 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 Shikarpur

Shikarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Shikarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Shikarpur is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikarpur

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

Health Facilities in Shikarpur

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

FAQs about Shikarpur