Shankarpur Village Overview
Shankarpur is a village in Sutahata tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Sutahata is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Shankarpur village. As per available records (2009), Chaitanyapur is the Gram Panchayat for Shankarpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur is 345687. The village covers a geographical area of 30.04 hectares and has a pincode of 721635. Durgachak is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Shankarpur
Population & Demographics of Shankarpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Shankarpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 595 | 292 | 303 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 66 | 31 | 35 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 440 | 236 | 204 |
| Illiterate Population | 155 | 56 | 99 |
Key population details of Shankarpur village are given below:
- Shankarpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 595, including approximately 292 males and 303 females, with a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 25 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Shankarpur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 73.95%.
- There are around 117 households in Shankarpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shankarpur
Transport facilities help residents of Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur
The following villages are located close to Shankarpur 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 Shankarpur
- Where is Shankarpur located?
- Shankarpur village is located in Sutahata Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shankarpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shankarpur is Chaitanyapur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shankarpur?
- The pincode of Shankarpur is 721635.
- What is the population of Shankarpur?
- Shankarpur has a total population of 595, including 292 males and 303 females.
- How many households are there in Shankarpur?
- There are 117 households in Shankarpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Shankarpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shankarpur is 73.95%. Male literacy is 80.82% and female literacy is 67.33%.