Shikri - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Shikri is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 32.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Kamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shikri is 322120. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.02 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Aranghata is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Shikri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranaghat Uttar Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shikri

According to the 2011 Census, Shikri village had a total population of 3,608 people, including 1,882 males and 1,726 females, living in 817 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 82.13% and female literacy at 68.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,746, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Shikri

Shikri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Shikri

Shikri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aranghata to Shikri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Shikri is about 32.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shikri

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shikri village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shikri

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shikri village are given below:

FAQs about Shikri