Shibpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Shibpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Tarakeswar and around 11.4 km from Chinsura. Kesabchak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shibpur is 324449. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.46 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswer is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur village had a total population of 530 people, including 269 males and 261 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.10%, with male literacy at 81.93% and female literacy at 68.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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 Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswer to Shibpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shibpur is about 11.4 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 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