Saktipur

Saktipur is a village located in Bharatpur I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Bharatpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Saktipur village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Gundiria is the gram panchayat of Saktipur village.

Here you can discover what makes Saktipur unique in its vibrant Bharatpur I-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Saktipur’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 Saktipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Saktipur is 315750. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742140. Kandi is nearest town to Saktipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

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

Google Map of Saktipur

Population of Saktipur

According to the 2011 Census, Saktipur has a total population of about 1,766, with approximately 924 males and 842 females. The sex ratio is around 911 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 23. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.67%, with male literacy at about 75.00% and female literacy near 59.62%. There are around 400 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Saktipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Saktipur

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

Nearby Villages of Saktipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Saktipur