Sankarpur

Sankarpur is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.8km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 32.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shankarpur I is the gram panchayat of Sankarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Sankarpur unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Sankarpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sankarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sankarpur is 333943. The village spans a total geographical area of 122.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743610. Baruipur is nearest town to Sankarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sankarpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sankarpur

Population of Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sankarpur has a total population of about 1,630, with approximately 837 males and 793 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 195 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,032 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.29%, with male literacy at about 57.47% and female literacy near 50.95%. There are around 365 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sankarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sankarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sankarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Sankarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sankarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Sankarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sankarpur.

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