Sankarpur
About Sankarpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sankarpur village is 334866. Sankarpur village is located in Mathurapur I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.9km away from sub-district headquarter Mathurapur (tehsildar office) and 55.3km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shankarpur is the gram panchayat of Sankarpur village.
The total geographical area of village is 101.4 hectares. Sankarpur has a total population of 3,587 peoples, out of which male population is 1,795 while female population is 1,792. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 998 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sankarpur village is 51.30% out of which 54.26% males and 48.33% females are literate. There are about 639 houses in sankarpur village. Pincode of sankarpur village locality is 743399.
When it comes to administration, Sankarpur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sankarpur village comes under Raidighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to sankarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
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Population of Sankarpur
The population details of Sankarpur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,587 | 1,795 | 1,792 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 747 | 354 | 393 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,840 | 974 | 866 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,747 | 821 | 926 |
Connectivity of Sankarpur
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sankarpur
Where is Sankarpur located?
Sankarpur village is situated in Mathurapur I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sankarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sankarpur is Shankarpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sankarpur?
The pincode of Sankarpur is 743399, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sankarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sankarpur is 3,587, with 1,795 males and 1,792 females.
How many households are there in Sankarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sankarpur village has a total of 639 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sankarpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sankarpur is 51.30%. The male literacy rate is 54.26%, while the female literacy rate is 48.33%.