Dakshin Narayanpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Dakshin Narayanpur 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 45.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Narayanpur is 317840. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.51 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dakshin Narayanpur 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 Dakshin Narayanpur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Narayanpur village has a total population of 808 people, consisting of 409 males and 399 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 657 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Narayanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population808409399
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)657329328
Literate Population399221178
Illiterate Population409188221

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Narayanpur

Dakshin Narayanpur 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 BahadurpurWest0.98 km
GheroparaSouth1.40 km
MulukNorth-East1.73 km
MahuliSouth1.78 km
RajatpurSouth-West1.88 km
NurpurWest2.05 km
GayeshpurNorth2.33 km
DurgapurSouth-East2.57 km
GitgramSouth-East2.73 km
Araji MulukNorth-East2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshin Narayanpur

Dakshin Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Dakshin Narayanpur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dakshin Narayanpur is about 45.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Narayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Dakshin Narayanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dakshin Narayanpur

Where is Dakshin Narayanpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Narayanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Narayanpur is Raipur-supur.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Narayanpur?

The pincode of Dakshin Narayanpur is 731204.

What is the population of Dakshin Narayanpur?

Dakshin Narayanpur has a total population of 808, including 409 males and 399 females.

How many households are there in Dakshin Narayanpur?

There are 184 households in Dakshin Narayanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Narayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Narayanpur is 49.38%. Male literacy is 54.03% and female literacy is 44.61%.