Shaktipur
Saktipur is a village in the Beldanga II CD block in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is situated 35km away from district headquarter Baharampur. Geography
8km 5miles
Tomb of Mir Madan H
Jalangi River
Dwaraka River
Mayurakshi River
Bhagirathi River
Panchthupi R
Nagar R
Khargram R
Gram Salkia R
Gokarna R
Burwan R
Bharatpur R
Surangapur R
Shaktipur R
Sarulia R
Rejinagar R
Naoda R
Hariharpara R
Daulatabad R
Amtala R
Karnasuvarna H
Kandi M
Beldanga M
Berhampore M
Salar CT
Sibdanga Badarpur CT
Haridasmati CT
Gora Bazar CT
Gopjan CT
Goaljan CT
Cossimbazar CT
Chaltia CT
Barua CT
Banjetia CT
Ajodhya Nagar CT LocationSaktipur is located at 23°51′50″N 88°11′55″E / 23.86397°N 88.19873°E. Area overviewThe area shown in the map alongside, covering Berhampore and Kandi subdivisions, is spread across both the natural physiographic regions of the district, Rarh and Bagri.[1][2] The headquarters of Murshidabad district, Berhampore, is in this area.[3] The ruins of Karnasubarna, the capital of Shashanka, the first important king of ancient Bengal who ruled in the 7th century, is located 9.6 kilometres (6.0 mi) south-west of Berhampore.[4][5][6] The entire area is overwhelmingly rural with over 80% of the population living in the rural areas.[7] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivisions. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. DemographicsAccording to the 2011 Census of India, Saktipur had a total population of 13,123, of which 6,741 (51%) were males and 6,382 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0-6 years was 1,661. The total number of literate persons in Saktipur was 7,709 (67.26% of the population over 6 years).[8] Civic administrationPolice stationSaktipur police station has jurisdiction over a part of the saktitpur CD block.[9] CD block HQThe headquarters of Beldanga II CD block are located at Saktipur.[10] HealthcareSaktipur Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, is a major government facility in Beldanga II CD block.[11] References
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