Karpatikuri - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Karpatikuri is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 38.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karpatikuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karpatikuri is 317796. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.91 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Karpatikuri 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 Karpatikuri

According to the 2011 Census, Karpatikuri village had a total population of 345 people, including 166 males and 179 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.40%, with male literacy at 79.45% and female literacy at 67.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Karpatikuri

Karpatikuri 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 Karpatikuri

Karpatikuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Karpatikuri is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Karpatikuri is about 38.3 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 Karpatikuri

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

Health Facilities in Karpatikuri

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

FAQs about Karpatikuri