Sankarpur

Sankarpur is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Sankarpur unique in its vibrant Mathurapur I-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 334866. The village spans a total geographical area of 101.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743399. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Sankarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km 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 Raidighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathurapur 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 3,587, with approximately 1,795 males and 1,792 females. The sex ratio is around 998 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 747 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 64 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 51.30%, with male literacy at about 54.26% and female literacy near 48.33%. There are around 639 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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