Shikarpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Shikarpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 84.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikarpur is 310552. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.3 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shikarpur village had a total population of 440 people, including 229 males and 211 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.44%, with male literacy at 61.81% and female literacy at 48.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

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

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Shikarpur. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj 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 84.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 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