Shibpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Shibpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 31.4 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibpur is 324703. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.44 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Shibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur village had a total population of 675 people, including 346 males and 329 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 71.57% and female literacy at 57.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 124, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Shibpur

Shibpur 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 Shibpur

Shibpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Shibpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shibpur is about 31.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shibpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shibpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shibpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shibpur village are given below:

FAQs about Shibpur