Shikarpur
About Shikarpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shikarpur village is 309382. Shikarpur village is located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Shikarpur village. As per 2009 stats, Dalkhola I is the gram panchayat of Shikarpur village.
The total geographical area of village is 127.88 hectares. Shikarpur has a total population of 1,499 peoples, out of which male population is 784 while female population is 715. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 911 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shikarpur village is 51.30% out of which 59.95% males and 41.82% females are literate. There are about 291 houses in shikarpur village. Pincode of shikarpur village locality is 733201.
When it comes to administration, Shikarpur 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, Shikarpur village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raigunj is nearest town to shikarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.
Google Map of Shikarpur
Population of Shikarpur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,499 | 784 | 715 |
| Literate Population | 769 | 470 | 299 |
| Illiterate Population | 730 | 314 | 416 |
Connectivity of Shikarpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |