Shibpur

Shibpur is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.4km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Shibpur village. As per 2009 stats, Serpur is the gram panchayat of Shibpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Shibpur unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur 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 309738. The village spans a total geographical area of 68.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Shibpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km 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 Hemtabad 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 Shibpur

Population of Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shibpur has a total population of about 585, with approximately 303 males and 282 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 85 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 511 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 61. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.30%, with male literacy at about 50.17% and female literacy near 40.07%. There are around 134 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