Shibpur

Shibpur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Shibpur village. As per 2009 stats, Malancha is the gram panchayat of Shibpur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shibpur is 311617. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Balurghat is nearest town to Shibpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shibpur 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 Tapan 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 Shibpur

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur has a total population of about 586, with approximately 302 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 379. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.66%, with male literacy at about 56.29% and female literacy near 42.61%. There are around 134 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shibpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shibpur

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

Nearby Villages of Shibpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shibpur