Shibpur

Shibpur is a village located in Namkhana subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.2km away from sub-district headquarter Namkhana (tehsildar office) and 111km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Frezarganj is the gram panchayat of Shibpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shibpur unique in its vibrant Namkhana-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Shibpur’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 Shibpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shibpur is 335309. The village spans a total geographical area of 771.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743357. Kakdwip is nearest town to Shibpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shibpur 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 Sagar 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 Shibpur

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur has a total population of about 6,269, with approximately 3,191 males and 3,078 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 705 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4,425 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 78.16%, with male literacy at about 82.80% and female literacy near 73.36%. There are around 1,386 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shibpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shibpur

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

Nearby Villages of Shibpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shibpur