Suripara - Alipurduar - I, Alipurduar

Suripara is a village situated in the Alipurduar - I subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Panchkalguri and around 85 km from Jalpaiguri . Shalkumar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suripara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suripara is 307220. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.94 hectares and falls under the 736204 pincode. Falakata is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Suripara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alipurduars Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Suripara

As per Census 2011, Suripara village has a total population of 3,025 people, consisting of 1,604 males and 1,421 females. The village has 710 households and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1,000 males. There are 408 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,834 literate and 1,191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,571 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 340 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Suripara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Suripara

Suripara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Suripara

Public transport in the Suripara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gumani Hat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Falakata to Suripara is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Suripara is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suripara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Suripara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Suripara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Suripara village are given below:

FAQs about Suripara