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.

Shibpur 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 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.

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Population of Shibpur

Below is a concise population overview of Shibpur 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 Shibpur village:

• The total population of Shibpur village is around 586, including approximately 302 males and 284 females, with a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 56 children aged 0–6 years in Shibpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Shibpur village has 379 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Shibpur village is about 49.66%, with male literacy at 56.29% and female literacy at 42.61%.
• There are around 134 households in Shibpur village.

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.

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