
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shantipur, a city in West Bengal, India in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shantipur — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Shantipur | |
| District / County | Nadia | |
| State | West Bengal | |
| Country | India | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 149,983 | |
| Area | 25.88 km² (9.99 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in West Bengal | #32 of 183 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indian Rupee | |
| Code ISO-4217 | INR | |
| Symbol | ₹ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +91 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .in | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 15 | |
| In Feet | 49 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 23.25 | |
| Longitude | 88.43 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 23.247° N 88.433° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 14' 50" N 88° 25' 59" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 14.83' N 88° 25.98' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to West Bengal Capital | 76 km South of Kolkata | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Samonta Bazar, Bangladesh (36 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +05:30 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 741404 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Kolkata |
Shantipur is a city situated in West Bengal, India, within Asia. It falls under Nadia, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shantipur as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in West Bengal
The latitude and longitude of Shantipur pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 15 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shantipur on the map
Shantipur runs on UTC +05:30. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Shantipur run on Indian Rupee (INR), shown with the symbol ₹. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Shantipur exchange rates
To ring a number in Shantipur from outside India, dial +91 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Shantipur and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Shantipur ranks #32 of 183 cities in West Bengal. It lies about 76 km South of Kolkata, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West Bengal market. › Cities near Shantipur
Shantipur has a recorded population of approximately 149,983 people. That places it #32 of 183 cities with population data in West Bengal. Browse more cities in West Bengal for comparison.
Shantipur spans approximately 25.88 square kilometers (9.99 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Shantipur sits within Nadia, is part of West Bengal in India. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Shantipur keeps UTC +05:30. Today the sun rises around 05:10 AM and sets around 06:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Shantipur price in Indian rupee (INR), written with the symbol ₹. Check live rates on our Shantipur currency page.
Shantipur is about 76 km South of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. See cities near Shantipur for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Shantipur lands you closest to Samonta Bazar, Bangladesh, about 36 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shantipur sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.