Itanda - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Itanda is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 48.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itanda is 317875. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.78 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Itanda 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 Itanda

According to the 2011 Census, Itanda village had a total population of 2,097 people, including 1,082 males and 1,015 females, living in 495 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.84%, with male literacy at 67.33% and female literacy at 55.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 589, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Itanda

Itanda 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 Itanda

Itanda 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 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Itanda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Itanda is about 48.6 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 Itanda

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

Health Facilities in Itanda

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

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