Shibpur Village Overview
Shibpur is a village in Midnapore tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Midnapore is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Shibpur village. As per available records (2009), Chandra is the Gram Panchayat for Shibpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shibpur 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 Shibpur is 339283. The village covers a geographical area of 65.96 hectares and has a pincode of 721101. Medinipur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
As per available records (2019), Shibpur village falls under the Medinipur assembly and parliamentary constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Shibpur
Population & Demographics of Shibpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Shibpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 509 | 253 | 256 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 61 | 30 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 155 | 78 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 363 | 184 | 179 |
| Illiterate Population | 146 | 69 | 77 |
Key population details of Shibpur village are given below:
- Shibpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 509, including approximately 253 males and 256 females, with a sex ratio of 1011 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 155 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shibpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 71.32%.
- There are around 100 households in Shibpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shibpur
Transport facilities help residents of Shibpur 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shibpur
The following villages are located close to Shibpur 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 Shibpur
- Where is Shibpur located?
- Shibpur village is located in Midnapore Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shibpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shibpur is Chandra (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shibpur?
- The pincode of Shibpur is 721101.
- What is the population of Shibpur?
- Shibpur has a total population of 509, including 253 males and 256 females.
- How many households are there in Shibpur?
- There are 100 households in Shibpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Shibpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shibpur is 71.32%. Male literacy is 72.73% and female literacy is 69.92%.