Kamalakantapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kamalakantapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 30.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalakantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalakantapur is 317783. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.77 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kamalakantapur 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 Kamalakantapur

As per Census 2011, Kamalakantapur village has a total population of 471 people, consisting of 250 males and 221 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 351 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 93 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 269 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalakantapur

Kamalakantapur 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 Kamalakantapur

Kamalakantapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kamalakantapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kamalakantapur is about 30.6 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 Kamalakantapur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalakantapur

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

FAQs about Kamalakantapur