Shampur village, Kashipur block | Pincode 723132

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Shampur is a village in Kashipur mandal, Purulia district, West Bengal, with a population of 317 across 68 households. The village has a literacy rate of 53% and is located at coordinates 23.364°N, 86.632°E, with PIN code 723132.

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SABITA HANSDA

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LGD code: 330760
Pincode: 723132
Post office: Panchakotraj
Population: 317
Households: 68
Literacy rate: 53%
Sex ratio: 1072 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 165
Distance to district centre: 13 km
Distance to mandal centre: 17 km
Distance to Kolkata: 198 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1078 km
Nearest railway station: Bagalia · 15 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rotary Lalpur Eye Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Shampur compares

By population, Shampur ranks #163 of 209 villages in Kashipur mandal.

Literacy rate

53.0%

−7.8% vs mandal average

Shampur: 53.0%
Kashipur mandal: 60.8%
Purulia district: 55.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,072

+108 vs mandal average

Shampur: 1,072
Kashipur mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.3 vs mandal average

Shampur: 4.7
Kashipur mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Shampur at a glance

Shampur is a village of 317 people in 68 households (Census 2011) in Kashipur block, Purulia district, West Bengal, the 163rd-largest of 209 villages in Kashipur block. Literacy is 53%, 8 points below the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 1,072 women per 1,000 men. It lies 13 km from the Purulia district centre, 55 km from Aguri Band Punisol, the nearest town, 15 km from Bagalia railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 723132, served by Panchakotraj post office; the LGD village code is 330760. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rotary Lalpur Eye Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is SABITA HANSDA, and the village votes in Kashipur assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kamala Kanta Hansda. The population is estimated at 355 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Shampur · this village	317	53%	—
Shampur · Barharwa	335	35%	0 km N
Shampur · Boarijor	98	59%	0 km N
Shampur · Litipara	158	30%	0 km N
Shampur · Pathargama	252	74%	0 km N
Shampur · Jarmundi	177	35%	0 km N
Shampur · Godda	373	29%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Shampur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 93.08
Irrigated area (ha): 14.74
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Shampur

LGD code: 330760
Pincode: 723132
Post office: Panchakotraj
Population (Census 2011): 317
Population (projected 2026): 355
Households: 68
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1072
Literacy rate: 53.0%
Coordinates: 23.36415°N, 86.63182°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Purulia
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kashipur
Member of Parliament: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kamala Kanta Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SABITA HANSDA
Block / Mandal: Kashipur

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Purulia district level

Then & Now

Shampur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

317

Census 2011 baseline

+12.0%

Population · 2026

355

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 317Census 2011
Households: 68Census 2011
Literacy rate: 53.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1072 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3552026 proj. · +12% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 2,50,832MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Purulia district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purulia district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purulia district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Shampur

Mandal centre

Kashipur · ≈ 17 km

≈ 36 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Purulia · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 22,193 people

Aguri Band Punisol · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 52 min by car · 2 h 13 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata198 kmcapital
Hyderabad1078 km
Delhi1107 km
Chennai1325 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagalia15 km
Hospital / PHCRotary Lalpur Eye Hospital6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India34 km
Petrol pumppetrol pump28 km
CollegeSidho-Kanho-Birsha University30 km
Police stationHirbandh Police Station38 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Shampur

What is the pincode of Shampur?

The pincode of Shampur, Kashipur block, Purulia district, West Bengal is 723132. The post office is Panchakotraj.

Which post office delivers to Shampur?

Mail for Shampur is delivered through Panchakotraj post office, pincode 723132, in Kashipur block, Purulia district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Shampur located?

Shampur is a village in Kashipur block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Shampur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Shampur village has a population of 317 across 68 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Shampur?

The current sarpanch of Shampur gram panchayat is SABITA HANSDA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shampur in?

Shampur falls under the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency (PC #35) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shampur in?

Shampur falls under the Kashipur assembly constituency (AC #244) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Shampur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Shampur village is 53.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Shampur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Shampur village is 1072 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shampur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Shampur, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Shampur from Purulia district centre?

Shampur is approximately 13 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purulia district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Shampur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Shampur village is 330760.

Which is the nearest town to Shampur?

Aguri Band Punisol (population 22,193, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 55 km from Shampur in a straight line.

How big is Shampur compared to other villages in Kashipur block?

Shampur ranks 163 of 209 villages in Kashipur block by Census 2011 population (317 residents).

How far is Shampur from Kolkata?

Shampur is about 198 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 257 km.

How far is Shampur from Hyderabad?

Shampur is about 1078 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1401 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Shampur?

Bagalia is the nearest railway station to Shampur, about 15 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 19 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shampur?

Rotary Lalpur Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shampur, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Shampur?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Shampur, about 34 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Shampur?

petrol pump is the nearest petrol pump to Shampur, about 28 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 36 km.

Who is the MLA of Shampur?

Shampur falls under Kashipur assembly constituency (AC 244). The sitting MLA is Kamala Kanta Hansda (BJP).

Who is the MP for Shampur?

Shampur is in Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jyotirmay Singh Mahato (BJP).

What is the population of Shampur in 2026?

Shampur is estimated at 355 people in 2026, up about 12% from 317 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Shampur in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Shampur in Purulia district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Shampur?

SABITA HANSDA is the sarpanch of Shampur gram panchayat, Kashipur block. See the sarpanch list of Kashipur block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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Key facts — Shampur

Population, education, health & sanitation

Shampur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Shampur on the map

How to reach Shampur

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Upcoming events

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Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Durga Puja

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Lakshmi Puja (Kojagari)

Karva Chauth

Dhanteras

Diwali (Deepavali)

Kali Puja

News from Purulia & West Bengal

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People often ask about Shampur

What is the pincode of Shampur?

Which post office delivers to Shampur?

In which district is Shampur located?

What is the population of Shampur as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Shampur?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Shampur in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Shampur in?

What is the literacy rate in Shampur?

What is the sex ratio in Shampur?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Shampur?

How far is Shampur from Purulia district centre?

What is the LGD code of Shampur?

Which is the nearest town to Shampur?

How big is Shampur compared to other villages in Kashipur block?

How far is Shampur from Kolkata?

How far is Shampur from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Shampur?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Shampur?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Shampur?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Shampur?

Who is the MLA of Shampur?

Who is the MP for Shampur?

What is the population of Shampur in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Shampur in?

Who is the sarpanch of Shampur?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Shampur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Shampur on the map

Latest posts

NIA arrests ISF member in West Bengal on charges of detaining and harassing judicial officers

Major Government Push for Farmers Amid Floods and Natural Calamity: West Bengal Ranks Second Nationally in Crop Insurance

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to hold high-level talks with West Bengal CM on agriculture, rural development

Notable persons of Shampur

Open jobs in Shampur

Upcoming events

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti