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 Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ballabhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ballabhpur village had a total population of 2,525 people, including 1,236 males and 1,289 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 1,043 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.68%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 68.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,318.

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

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