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.

Sankarpur has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Sankarpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sankarpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,587 1,795 1,792
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 747 354 393
Scheduled Castes (SC) 64 33 31
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,840 974 866
Illiterate Population 1,747 821 926

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sankarpur village:

  • The total population of Sankarpur village is around 3,587, including approximately 1,795 males and 1,792 females, with a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 747 children aged 0–6 years in Sankarpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sankarpur village has 64 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sankarpur village is about 51.30%, with male literacy at 54.26% and female literacy at 48.33%.
  • There are around 639 households in Sankarpur village.

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.

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 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.

Ramchandrapur Bhimnagar Fauzpur Dakshin Janardanpur Birampur Andharmanik Dakshin Harindanga Raghudebpur Uttar Sarasberia Krishnanagar Bhagabanpur

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%.