Binodpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Binodpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 36.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binodpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binodpur is 317776. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.45 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Binodpur 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 Binodpur

According to the 2011 Census, Binodpur village had a total population of 362 people, including 182 males and 180 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.59%, with male literacy at 54.78% and female literacy at 34.39%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Binodpur

Binodpur 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 Binodpur

Binodpur 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 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Binodpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Binodpur is about 36.9 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 Binodpur

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

Health Facilities in Binodpur

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

FAQs about Binodpur