Kandarpapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kandarpapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 27.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandarpapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandarpapur is 317910. The village covers a total geographical area of 779.9 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kandarpapur 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 Kandarpapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kandarpapur village had a total population of 583 people, including 305 males and 278 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.45%, with male literacy at 77.37% and female literacy at 62.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandarpapur

Kandarpapur 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 Kandarpapur

Kandarpapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kandarpapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kandarpapur is about 27.9 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 Kandarpapur

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

Health Facilities in Kandarpapur

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

FAQs about Kandarpapur