Indian Village Directory

Shikarpur Village

Shikarpur is an inhabited village in Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346156, the Census 2011 record lists 214 people in 56 households and the reported area is 17.08 hectares. The local references include Contai - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 9 km.

In short:

Shikarpur is a village in Contai - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346156 and 214 people in 56 households.

Village Code346156
Population214
Households56
Area17.08 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Detailed village profile

Shikarpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 214 people, 17.08 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Shikarpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Purba Medinipur
Block Contai - I
CD Block Contai - I
  • Shikarpur falls under Contai - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346156.
  • The record lists 214 people living in 56 households.
  • The reported village area is 17.08 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
  • 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
346156
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Contai - I
Sub-district Census Code
02488
CD Block
Contai - I
Households
56
Population
214
Male Population
113
Female Population
101
Sex Ratio
893.81
Area
17.08 hectares
Area
0.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721401
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 1,252.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.82 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 49.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shikarpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 346156 and Contai - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02488
Village Census Code
346156
CD Block Code
0335
CD Block Name
Contai - I

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Shikarpur, about 9 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Contai
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
17.08 hectares
Area
0.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 214 people in 56 households, with 113 male residents and 101 female residents. The average household size is 3.82, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shikarpur. Population density works out to about 1,252.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
56
Total Population
214
Male Population
113
Female Population
101
Sex Ratio
893.81
Average Household Size
3.82
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shikarpur list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shikarpur include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
7 hectares

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.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shikarpur 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
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shikarpur is reported as 18 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shikarpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Pulse, net sown area is 14.08 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares (49.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sugarcane
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pulse
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
14.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
7.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
7.0

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 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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
15
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 15 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 14 93%
Bank of India 1 6.7%

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
Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Kantai Dist. Purba Medinipur, State West Bengal Kanthi Central Bus Stand, Sbi Contai Bazar Branch, P.O. and P.S. Kanthi, Purba…
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Nayaput Janubasan, Contai Nayaput, 721401, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Hatiberya Near Contai Court Chowranghee More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Banamali Pur Indian Oil Pump Contai Bypass Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Kantai Near Contai Police Station Athilaguri Caltax More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Hatiberya Near Contai Municipality Chowringhee More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Dakshin Darua Khagraboni Near Sd Hospital, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Contai - I Bankaberya Abakash Old Contai Bus Stand, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401

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 Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Shikarpur village in?

Shikarpur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shikarpur under?

Shikarpur comes under Contai - I 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 346156.

What is the population of Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 214 people and 56 households for Shikarpur.

How many households are in Shikarpur village?

The village record lists 56 households for Shikarpur.

What is the male and female population of Shikarpur?

The record lists 113 male residents and 101 female residents for Shikarpur.

What is the sex ratio of Shikarpur village?

The sex ratio of Shikarpur is 893.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shikarpur village?

The reported geographical area of Shikarpur is 17.08 hectares.

What is the population density of Shikarpur village?

The approximate population density of Shikarpur is 1,252.93 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 Contai, about 9 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Shikarpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Shikarpur.

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

For Shikarpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Sugarcane and Pulse, net sown area is 14.08 hectares and irrigated land is 7 hectares.

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

The page shows 15 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shikarpur. 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 Shikarpur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage 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.