Ballabhpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Ballabhpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 30.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballabhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballabhpur is 317784. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.95 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ballabhpur

As per Census 2011, Ballabhpur village has a total population of 2,525 people, consisting of 1,236 males and 1,289 females. The village has 590 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,765 literate and 760 illiterate residents. Additionally, 514 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,318 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballabhpur

Ballabhpur 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 Ballabhpur

Ballabhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ballabhpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ballabhpur is about 30.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballabhpur

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

Health Facilities in Ballabhpur

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

FAQs about Ballabhpur