Shikri is a village located in the Ranaghat II Subdivision of Nadia district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Shikri, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Shikri Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Shikri
Pincode
741501
Area
413 Sq. Km
Village Code
322120
Sub-District
Ranaghat II
Sub-District Code
2313
District
Nadia
District Code
320
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Kamalpur
Gram Panchayat Code
110918
Block Panchayat
Ranaghat-Ii
Block Panchayat Code
3404
Parliament Constituency
Ranaghat
Parliament Constituency Code
255
Assembly Constituency
Ranaghat Uttar Purba
Assembly Constituency Code
2118
Total Population (2011 Census)
3608
Total Households
817
Nearest Town
0 (Distance: 0 Km)
Shikri has a population of 3608 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Kamalpur Gram Panchayat and the Ranaghat-Ii Block Panchayat in Ranaghat II District. The village has 817 households and is identified by village code 322120. Shikri is located in the 741501 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Ranaghat II Sub-District.
Total Population of Shikri
As of the 2011 census, Population of Shikri has a population of approximately 3608 people, where the male population is 1882 and the female population is 1726.
Total
3608
Male
1882
Female
1726
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Shikri
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Shikri is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
0
Male
0
Female
0
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Shikri
There are approximately 817 households in Shikri. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
817
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Shikri
Shikri village falls under the Ranaghat Uttar Purba Assembly Constituency (Code: 2118) and is part of the Ranaghat Parliament Constituency (Code: 255). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Ranaghat Uttar Purba Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Ranaghat Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Shikri is Ranaghat II, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Shikri Village
As per the 2011 Census, Shikri presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.