Shripur

Shripur is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.9km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Shripur village. As per 2009 stats, Bazargaon Ii is the gram panchayat of Shripur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shripur unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Shripur’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 Shripur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shripur is 309426. The village spans a total geographical area of 326.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733201. Raigunj is nearest town to Shripur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shripur 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 Chakulia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shripur

Population of Shripur

According to the 2011 Census, Shripur has a total population of about 2,039, with approximately 1,047 males and 992 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 328 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,496 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.96%, with male literacy at about 50.33% and female literacy near 35.18%. There are around 419 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shripur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shripur

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

Nearby Villages of Shripur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Shripur