Indian Village Directory

Sankarpur Village

Sankarpur is an inhabited village in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 311692, the Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 50 households and the reported area is 70.2 hectares. The local references include Bansihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangarampur at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Sankarpur is a village in Bansihari Block, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 311692 and 178 people in 50 households.
Village Code311692
Population178
Households50
Area70.2 hectares
Nearest TownGangarampur

Key Village Facts

Village
Sankarpur
Census Village Code
311692
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Dakshin Dinajpur
District Census Code
331
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bansihari
Sub-district Census Code
02206
CD Block
Bansihari
Households
50
Population
178
Male Population
83
Female Population
95
Sex Ratio
1,144.58
Area
70.2 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Gangarampur
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
733246
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sankarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 178 people, 70.2 hectares of reported area and Gangarampur as the nearest town reference for Sankarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockBansihari
  • Sankarpur falls under Bansihari Block in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 311692.
  • The record lists 178 people living in 50 households.
  • The reported village area is 70.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gangarampur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density253.56 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.56 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share31.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share26.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sankarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 311692 and Bansihari CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
331
Sub-district Census Code
02206
Village Census Code
311692
CD Block Code
0053
CD Block Name
Bansihari

Location and Distance

Gangarampur is the nearest town listed for Sankarpur, about 10 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Buniadpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.8 km
District Headquarter
Balurghat
Nearest Statutory Town
Gangarampur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Gangarampur
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
70.2 hectares
Area
0.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 50 households, with 83 male residents and 95 female residents. The average household size is 3.56, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 31.46% for Sankarpur. Population density works out to about 253.56 people per sq km.

Total Households
50
Total Population
178
Male Population
83
Female Population
95
Sex Ratio
1,144.58
Average Household Size
3.56
ST Population
56
ST Male Population
25
ST Female Population
31
ST Population Share
31.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sankarpur list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sankarpur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Community Health Centre Count
1
Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
7
Community Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
4
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Family Welfare Centre Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankarpur include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
9 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sankarpur include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sankarpur include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sankarpur is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 56 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares (26.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Jute
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sankarpur

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
7
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 54%
CRM 6 46%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Axis Bank Limited 4 31%
State Bank of India 3 23%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 2 15%
Bank of India 1 7.7%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 7.7%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 733121 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Buniadpur PIN No 733121 Buniadpur Bus Stand Po Ps Buniadpur Dist Dakshin Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121
Bank of India ATM 733124 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Gangarampur (M) Rajibpur High Road Bank of India Gangarampur Branch, 1st Floor, Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733124
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 733124 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Gangarampur (M) Gangarampur, Dist. Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal - 733124. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Ward No. 13, Sahara Lodge, Gangar…
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 733124 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Gangarampur (M) Gangarampur Idbi Bank Ltd, Chittaranjan Pally, Gangarampu, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733124
State Bank of India ATM 733121 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Buniadpur Dakshindinajpur at and Post-Buniadpur, Blk-Bansihari, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 733121 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Buniadpur Buniadpur Ward No. 10 P.O. and P.S. Buniadpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121
Axis Bank Limited CRM 733121 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Buniadpur Power House, Po Buniadpur, Ps Banshihari, District Dakshin Dinajpur, PIN Code 733121 Ground Floor, Ward No 3, Holding N…
State Bank of India ATM 733121 Dakshin Dinajpur Bansihari Bansihari Buniadpur Buniadpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733121

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sankarpur village located?

Sankarpur is in Bansihari Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sankarpur village in?

Sankarpur village is in Dakshin Dinajpur district.

Which state is Sankarpur village in?

Sankarpur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sankarpur under?

Sankarpur comes under Bansihari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sankarpur?

The Census village code of Sankarpur is 311692.

What is the population of Sankarpur village?

The village record lists 178 people and 50 households for Sankarpur.

How many households are in Sankarpur village?

The village record lists 50 households for Sankarpur.

What is the male and female population of Sankarpur?

The record lists 83 male residents and 95 female residents for Sankarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Sankarpur village?

The sex ratio of Sankarpur is 1,144.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Sankarpur is 70.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankarpur village?

The approximate population density of Sankarpur is 253.56 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sankarpur?

The nearest town listed for Sankarpur is Gangarampur, about 10 km away.

How far is Sankarpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sankarpur is about 9.8 km from Buniadpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sankarpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sankarpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sankarpur?

For Sankarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 56 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sankarpur?

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankarpur. These records include 7 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Sankarpur.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 4 health centre records for Sankarpur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.