Sikarpur
About Sikarpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sikarpur village is 311399. Sikarpur village is located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.8km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Sikarpur village. As per 2009 stats, Ramchandrapur is the gram panchayat of Sikarpur village.
The total geographical area of village is 129.35 hectares. Sikarpur has a total population of 358 peoples, out of which male population is 174 while female population is 184. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1057 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sikarpur village is 27.93% out of which 28.16% males and 27.72% females are literate. There are about 89 houses in sikarpur village. Pincode of sikarpur village locality is 733127.
When it comes to administration, Sikarpur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sikarpur village comes under Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. Gangarampur is nearest town to sikarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.
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Population of Sikarpur
The population details of Sikarpur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 358 | 174 | 184 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 300 | 143 | 157 |
| Literate Population | 100 | 49 | 51 |
| Illiterate Population | 258 | 125 | 133 |
Connectivity of Sikarpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sikarpur
Where is Sikarpur located?
Sikarpur village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sikarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sikarpur is Ramchandrapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sikarpur?
The pincode of Sikarpur is 733127, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sikarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sikarpur is 358, with 174 males and 184 females.
How many households are there in Sikarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sikarpur village has a total of 89 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sikarpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sikarpur is 27.93%. The male literacy rate is 28.16%, while the female literacy rate is 27.72%.