Dihipara - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Dihipara is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihipara is 317854. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.43 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Dihipara 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 Dihipara

According to the 2011 Census, Dihipara village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 674 males and 674 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.14%, with male literacy at 72.29% and female literacy at 60.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 862.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihipara

Dihipara 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 Dihipara

Dihipara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Dihipara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Dihipara is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dihipara

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

Health Facilities in Dihipara

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

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