Shibrampur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Shibrampur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.9 km from Polba and around 11.8 km from Chinsura. Rajhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibrampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibrampur is 325169. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.32 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shibrampur

As per Census 2011, Shibrampur village has a total population of 303 people, consisting of 148 males and 155 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 121 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shibrampur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population303148155
Child Population (0–6 yrs)351718
Scheduled Castes (SC)261128133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1477
Literate Population1217051
Illiterate Population18278104

Nearby Villages of Shibrampur

Shibrampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BelgareSouth-West0.93 km
BhoagachhiNorth-East1.09 km
ChautaraSouth1.28 km
BhatuaEast1.57 km
AtpukurNorth-East1.61 km
BhaturiaSouth1.69 km
OchaiWest1.84 km
PolbaNorth-West1.97 km
AmpalaSouth-East2.23 km
ManipurNorth-East2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shibrampur

Shibrampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adi Saptagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Shibrampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shibrampur is about 11.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shibrampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shibrampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shibrampur

Where is Shibrampur located?

Shibrampur village is located in Polba - Dadpur Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shibrampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shibrampur is Rajhat.

What is the pincode of Shibrampur?

The pincode of Shibrampur is 712148.

What is the population of Shibrampur?

Shibrampur has a total population of 303, including 148 males and 155 females.

How many households are there in Shibrampur?

There are 88 households in Shibrampur.

What is the literacy rate in Shibrampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shibrampur is 39.93%. Male literacy is 47.30% and female literacy is 32.90%.