Sankarpur - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Sankarpur is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Mathurapur and around 55.3 km from Alipore. Shankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankarpur is 334866. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.4 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sankarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raidighi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpur village had a total population of 3,587 people, including 1,795 males and 1,792 females, living in 639 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.79%, with male literacy at 67.59% and female literacy at 61.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

Sankarpur 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 Sankarpur

Sankarpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Sankarpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sankarpur is about 55.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Sankarpur

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

FAQs about Sankarpur