Shikarpur

Shikarpur is a village located in Tufanganj I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tufanganj (tehsildar office) and 22.6km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Nakkatigachh is the gram panchayat of Shikarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shikarpur unique in its vibrant Tufanganj I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Shikarpur’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 Shikarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shikarpur is 308387. The village spans a total geographical area of 117.33 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736159. Tufanganj is nearest town to Shikarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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

Google Map of Shikarpur

Population of Shikarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shikarpur has a total population of about 2,265, with approximately 1,145 males and 1,120 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 209 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 460 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.46%, with male literacy at about 73.54% and female literacy near 55.18%. There are around 567 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shikarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shikarpur

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

Nearby Villages of Shikarpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shikarpur