Indian Village Directory

Shikarpur Village

Shikarpur is an inhabited village in Mekliganj Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307777, the Census 2011 record lists 1,643 people in 424 households and the reported area is 35.48 hectares. The local references include Mekliganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mathabhanga at about 10 km.

In short:

Shikarpur is a village in Mekliganj Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307777 and 1,643 people in 424 households.

Village Code307777
Population1,643
Households424
Area35.48 hectares
Nearest TownMathabhanga

Detailed village profile

Shikarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,643 people, 35.48 hectares of reported area and Mathabhanga as the nearest town reference for Shikarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Koch Bihar
Block Mekliganj
CD Block Mekliganj
  • Shikarpur falls under Mekliganj Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 307777.
  • The record lists 1,643 people living in 424 households.
  • The reported village area is 35.48 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Mathabhanga.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Shikarpur
Census Village Code
307777
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Koch Bihar
District Census Code
329
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Mekliganj
Sub-district Census Code
02180
CD Block
Mekliganj
Households
424
Population
1,643
Male Population
841
Female Population
802
Sex Ratio
953.63
Area
35.48 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km
Nearest Town
Mathabhanga
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
735122
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 4,630.78 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 60.74% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shikarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 307777 and Mekliganj CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
329
Sub-district Census Code
02180
Village Census Code
307777
CD Block Code
0027
CD Block Name
Mekliganj

Location and Distance

Mathabhanga is the nearest town listed for Shikarpur, about 10 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Changrabandha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10.6 km
District Headquarter
Cooch Behar
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mathabhanga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town
Mathabhanga
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
35.48 hectares
Area
0.35 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,643 people in 424 households, with 841 male residents and 802 female residents. The average household size is 3.88, and SC share is 60.74% and ST share is 0% for Shikarpur. Population density works out to about 4,630.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
424
Total Population
1,643
Male Population
841
Female Population
802
Sex Ratio
953.63
Average Household Size
3.88
SC Population
998
SC Male Population
515
SC Female Population
483
SC Population Share
60.74
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shikarpur 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shikarpur include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shikarpur is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 13 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shikarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Tea Leaf and net sown area is 16.38 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tea Leaf
Forest Area In Hectares
19.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
16.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
16.38 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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shikarpur

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.

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
7
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 43%
CRM 4 57%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 2 29%
Central Bank of India 1 14%
State Bank of India 1 14%
Axis Bank Limited 1 14%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 14%

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
Canara Bank ATM 735122 Koch Bihar Haldibari Hemkumari Hemkumari Gram Panchayat Office, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735122
Axis Bank Limited CRM 735122 Koch Bihar No Block Haldibari (M) Po Haldibari, Ps Haldibari, District Kochbihar, West Bengal, PIN Code 735122 Ground Floor, Rs No 31977, Lr No 45218, Ho…
Central Bank of India ATM 735122 Koch Bihar No Block Haldibari (M) Haldibari P. O. Haldibari, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735122
State Bank of India ATM 735122 Koch Bihar No Block Haldibari (M) Darjeeling Haldibari, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735122
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 735122 Koch Bihar No Block Haldibari (M) Haldibari Main Road Mitra Market Complex Ward No:10, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735122
Indian Overseas Bank CRM 735122 Koch Bihar No Block Haldibari (M) P. W. D.main Road Mitra Market Complex, Haldibari, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735122
Canara Bank CRM 735122 Koch Bihar No Block Haldibari (M) Uttarpara Ward No.9, Haldibari, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735122

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 Shikarpur village located?

Shikarpur is in Mekliganj Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Koch Bihar district.

Which state is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur comes under Mekliganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shikarpur?

The Census village code of Shikarpur is 307777.

What is the population of Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 1,643 people and 424 households for Shikarpur.

How many households are in Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 424 households for Shikarpur.

What is the male and female population of Shikarpur?

The record lists 841 male residents and 802 female residents for Shikarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shikarpur village?

The sex ratio of Shikarpur is 953.63 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shikarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shikarpur is 35.48 hectares.

What is the population density of Shikarpur village?

The approximate population density of Shikarpur is 4,630.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shikarpur?

The nearest town listed for Shikarpur is Mathabhanga, about 10 km away.

How far is Shikarpur from the district headquarters?

Shikarpur is about 66 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shikarpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Shikarpur is about 10.6 km from Changrabandha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shikarpur?

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

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

For Shikarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Jute and Tea Leaf and net sown area is 16.38 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shikarpur. These records include 6 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 Shikarpur.

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.