Gheropara - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Gheropara is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 40.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gheropara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gheropara is 317838. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.24 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gheropara 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 Gheropara

As per Census 2011, Gheropara village has a total population of 775 people, consisting of 380 males and 395 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 485 literate and 290 illiterate residents. Additionally, 112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gheropara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gheropara

Gheropara 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 Gheropara

Gheropara 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 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Gheropara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gheropara is about 40.4 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 Gheropara

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

Health Facilities in Gheropara

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

FAQs about Gheropara