Sibpur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Sibpur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Shyampur and around 59.2 km from Howrah. Baneswarpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sibpur is 333142. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.76 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Sibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sibpur village had a total population of 4,499 people, including 2,333 males and 2,166 females, living in 1,083 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.60%, with male literacy at 89.31% and female literacy at 79.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 640, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sibpur

Sibpur 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 Sibpur

Sibpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Satish Samanta P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sibpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sibpur is about 59.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sibpur

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

Health Facilities in Sibpur

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

FAQs about Sibpur