Indian Village Directory

Sankarpur Village

Sankarpur is an inhabited village in Farakka Block of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 313822, the Census 2011 record lists 4,411 people in 793 households and the reported area is 99.37 hectares. The local references include Farakka CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhulian at about 18 km.

In short:

Sankarpur is a village in Farakka Block, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 313822 and 4,411 people in 793 households.

Village Code313822
Population4,411
Households793
Area99.37 hectares
Nearest TownDhulian

Detailed village profile

Sankarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,411 people, 99.37 hectares of reported area and Dhulian as the nearest town reference for Sankarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Murshidabad
Block Farakka
CD Block Farakka
  • Sankarpur falls under Farakka Block in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 313822.
  • The record lists 4,411 people living in 793 households.
  • The reported village area is 99.37 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dhulian.
  • 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
Sankarpur
Census Village Code
313822
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Murshidabad
District Census Code
333
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Farakka
Sub-district Census Code
02223
CD Block
Farakka
Households
793
Population
4,411
Male Population
2,240
Female Population
2,171
Sex Ratio
969.2
Area
99.37 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km
Nearest Town
Dhulian
Nearest Town Distance
18 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
742202
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 4,438.97 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.56 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.14% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 100% 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 313822 and Farakka CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
333
Sub-district Census Code
02223
Village Census Code
313822
CD Block Code
0070
CD Block Name
Farakka

Location and Distance

Dhulian is the nearest town listed for Sankarpur, about 18 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Farakka
District Headquarter
Berhampore
Nearest Statutory Town
Dhulian
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
18 km
Nearest Town
Dhulian
Distance from Nearest Town
18 km
Total Geographical Area
99.37 hectares
Area
0.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,411 people in 793 households, with 2,240 male residents and 2,171 female residents. The average household size is 5.56, and SC share is 8.14% and ST share is 0% for Sankarpur. Population density works out to about 4,438.97 people per sq km.

Total Households
793
Total Population
4,411
Male Population
2,240
Female Population
2,171
Sex Ratio
969.2
Average Household Size
5.56
SC Population
359
SC Male Population
196
SC Female Population
163
SC Population Share
8.14
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
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private 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.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sankarpur include hand pump water, 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
64 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sankarpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sankarpur is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sankarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Mango, net sown area is 64 hectares and irrigated land is 64 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Mango
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
35.37
Net Area Sown In Hectares
64.0
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
64.0

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 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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 33%

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
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 742202 Murshidabad Farakka Arjunpur (Ct) Vill+post Arjunpur, Idbi Bank Ltd, Biswas Building, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742202
State Bank of India ATM 742202 Murshidabad Farakka Farakka Barrage Township (Ct) Dhulian Dhulian, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742202
State Bank of India ATM 742202 Murshidabad Farakka Farakka Barrage Township (Ct) Dhulian Bazar Dhulian, Murshidabad, West Bengal, 742202

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 Farakka Block of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Sankarpur village in?

Sankarpur village is in Murshidabad district.

Which state is Sankarpur village in?

Sankarpur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Sankarpur under?

Sankarpur comes under Farakka 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 313822.

What is the population of Sankarpur village?

The village record lists 4,411 people and 793 households for Sankarpur.

How many households are in Sankarpur village?

The village record lists 793 households for Sankarpur.

What is the male and female population of Sankarpur?

The record lists 2,240 male residents and 2,171 female residents for Sankarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Sankarpur village?

The sex ratio of Sankarpur is 969.2 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sankarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Sankarpur is 99.37 hectares.

What is the population density of Sankarpur village?

The approximate population density of Sankarpur is 4,438.97 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 Dhulian, about 18 km away.

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 Mango, net sown area is 64 hectares and irrigated land is 64 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sankarpur. These records include 2 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.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Sankarpur.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in 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.