Ikshudhara - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Ikshudhara is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 50.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ikshudhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikshudhara is 317880. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.34 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Ikshudhara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ikshudhara

According to the 2011 Census, Ikshudhara village had a total population of 1,521 people, including 770 males and 751 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.80%, with male literacy at 65.67% and female literacy at 53.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 726, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 332.

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

Nearby Villages of Ikshudhara

Ikshudhara 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 Ikshudhara

Ikshudhara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ikshudhara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ikshudhara is about 50.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ikshudhara

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

Health Facilities in Ikshudhara

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

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