Baidyanathpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Baidyanathpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baidyanathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baidyanathpur is 317851. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.82 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Baidyanathpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baidyanathpur

According to the 2011 Census, Baidyanathpur village had a total population of 941 people, including 471 males and 470 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.35%, with male literacy at 77.80% and female literacy at 62.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baidyanathpur

Baidyanathpur 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 Baidyanathpur

Baidyanathpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Baidyanathpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baidyanathpur is about 41.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baidyanathpur

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

Health Facilities in Baidyanathpur

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

FAQs about Baidyanathpur