Sikarpur

Sikarpur is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sikarpur is 311399. The village spans a total geographical area of 129.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sikarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sikarpur 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 Gangarampur 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 Sikarpur

Population of Sikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sikarpur has a total population of about 358, with approximately 174 males and 184 females. The sex ratio is around 1057 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 52 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 8 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 300. The overall literacy rate is approximately 27.93%, with male literacy at about 28.16% and female literacy near 27.72%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sikarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sikarpur

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

Nearby Villages of Sikarpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sikarpur