Sibpur - Chakdah, Nadia

Sibpur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 48.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sibpur is 322248. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.98 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 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 Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sibpur

As per Census 2011, Sibpur village has a total population of 3,072 people, consisting of 1,633 males and 1,439 females. The village has 675 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,089 literate and 983 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,672 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sibpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0721,6331,439
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294155139
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,672908764
Scheduled Tribes (ST)862
Literate Population2,0891,200889
Illiterate Population983433550

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)
NizraWest1.25 km
KasimpurNorth1.37 km
JaguliSouth-West1.51 km
GoaraNorth-East1.54 km
MandalhatSouth1.76 km
ChaugachhaSouth-East2.01 km
SahispurNorth2.32 km
BelgariaWest2.33 km
SrinathpurNorth-West2.35 km
DumuriaEast2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sibpur

Public transport in the Sibpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Sibpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sibpur is about 48.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 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 <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sibpur

Where is Sibpur located?

Sibpur village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sibpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sibpur is Ghetugachhi.

What is the pincode of Sibpur?

The pincode of Sibpur is 741222.

What is the population of Sibpur?

Sibpur has a total population of 3,072, including 1,633 males and 1,439 females.

How many households are there in Sibpur?

There are 675 households in Sibpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sibpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sibpur is 68.00%. Male literacy is 73.48% and female literacy is 61.78%.