Sibpur - Berhampore, Murshidabad

Sibpur is a village situated in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Hatinagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sibpur is 315391. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.01 hectares and falls under the 742102 pincode. Berhampur is the nearest town, located about 101 km away.

Sibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baharampur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sibpur village had a total population of 3,853 people, including 1,966 males and 1,887 females, living in 918 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.91%, with male literacy at 83.19% and female literacy at 72.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,841, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 388.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,8531,9661,887
Child Population (0–6 yrs)408205203
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,841942899
Scheduled Tribes (ST)388200188
Literate Population2,6841,4651,219
Illiterate Population1,169501668

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NagparaNorth-West0.82 km
GopinathpurNorth-East1.92 km
ChunakhaliNorth-East2.15 km
Hati NagarEast2.24 km
MadapurSouth-East2.25 km
BaramganjNorth-East2.56 km
SanyasidangaNorth-West2.61 km
JanmahammadpurEast2.65 km
Paschim GopinathpurSouth-East2.80 km
KariagachhiSouth3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sibpur

Sibpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Cossimbazar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampur to Sibpur is about 101 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 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:

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

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:

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

FAQs about Sibpur

Where is Sibpur located?

Sibpur village is located in Berhampore Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sibpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sibpur is Hatinagar.

What is the pincode of Sibpur?

The pincode of Sibpur is 742102.

What is the population of Sibpur?

Sibpur had a total population of 3,853, including 1,966 males and 1,887 females.

How many households are there in Sibpur?

Sibpur had 918 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sibpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sibpur was 77.91%. Male literacy was 83.19% and female literacy was 72.39%.