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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Baidyanathpur village has a total population of 941 people, consisting of 471 males and 470 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 579 literate and 362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population941471470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186157
Scheduled Castes (SC)318167151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)883949
Literate Population579319260
Illiterate Population362152210

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Purbba IslampurSouth-West1.33 km
PadmabatipurNorth-West1.75 km
SimaitEast1.77 km
DihiparaEast1.85 km
Pashchim BergramNorth-East2.15 km
SitapurNorth2.19 km
DonaipurNorth-West2.25 km
KesaradihiNorth2.42 km
SahajapurSouth-East2.55 km
Khosh KadambapurWest2.64 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Baidyanathpur

Where is Baidyanathpur located?

Baidyanathpur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baidyanathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Baidyanathpur is Sian-muluk.

What is the pincode of Baidyanathpur?

The pincode of Baidyanathpur is 731204.

What is the population of Baidyanathpur?

Baidyanathpur has a total population of 941, including 471 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Baidyanathpur?

There are 223 households in Baidyanathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Baidyanathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baidyanathpur is 61.53%. Male literacy is 67.73% and female literacy is 55.32%.