Sheapur

Sheapur is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 40.5km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Bhastara is the gram panchayat of Sheapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sheapur unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Sheapur’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 Sheapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sheapur is 324665. The village spans a total geographical area of 42.07 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712303. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Sheapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sheapur 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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sheapur

Population of Sheapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sheapur has a total population of about 676, with approximately 368 males and 308 females. The sex ratio is around 836 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 61 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 270 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 28. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.86%, with male literacy at about 77.99% and female literacy near 62.34%. There are around 157 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sheapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sheapur

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

Nearby Villages of Sheapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheapur