Darpashila - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Darpashila is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 31.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darpashila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darpashila is 317771. The village covers a total geographical area of 289.2 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Darpashila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Darpashila

According to the 2011 Census, Darpashila village had a total population of 1,235 people, including 631 males and 604 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.69%, with male literacy at 87.63% and female literacy at 67.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 151.

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

Nearby Villages of Darpashila

Darpashila 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 Darpashila

Darpashila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Darpashila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Darpashila is about 31.5 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 Darpashila

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

Health Facilities in Darpashila

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

FAQs about Darpashila