Shikri Village Overview
Shikri is a village in Ranaghat Ii tehsil of Nadia district, West Bengal. It lies about 11.4 km from Nokari tehsil headquarters and around 32.9 km from Krishnanagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kamalpur is the Gram Panchayat for Shikri village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shikri village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikri is 322120. The village covers a geographical area of 301.02 hectares and has a pincode of 741501. Aranghata is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Location Map of Shikri
Population & Demographics of Shikri
This section provides population and demographic details of Shikri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,608 | 1,882 | 1,726 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 378 | 198 | 180 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,746 | 1,446 | 1,300 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 109 | 57 | 52 |
| Literate Population | 2,446 | 1,383 | 1,063 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,162 | 499 | 663 |
Key population details of Shikri village are given below:
- Shikri village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,608, including approximately 1,882 males and 1,726 females, with a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,746 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 109 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shikri village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.79%.
- There are around 817 households in Shikri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shikri
Transport facilities help residents of Shikri village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shikri
The following villages are located close to Shikri and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shikri
- Where is Shikri located?
- Shikri village is located in Ranaghat Ii Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shikri?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shikri is Kamalpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shikri?
- The pincode of Shikri is 741501.
- What is the population of Shikri?
- Shikri has a total population of 3,608, including 1,882 males and 1,726 females.
- How many households are there in Shikri?
- There are 817 households in Shikri.
- What is the literacy rate in Shikri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shikri is 67.79%. Male literacy is 73.49% and female literacy is 61.59%.