Shibpur - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Shibpur is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 32.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Safanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibpur is 310765. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.74 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Shibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shibpur

As per Census 2011, Shibpur village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 143 males and 144 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Shibpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Shibpur is about 32.2 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