Mehidipur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Mehidipur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 35.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehidipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehidipur is 317825. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.83 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Mehidipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mehidipur

According to the 2011 Census, Mehidipur village had a total population of 4,080 people, including 2,082 males and 1,998 females, living in 894 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.69%, with male literacy at 82.56% and female literacy at 72.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 525, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 451.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehidipur

Mehidipur 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 Mehidipur

Mehidipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Mehidipur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Mehidipur is about 35.5 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 Mehidipur

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

Health Facilities in Mehidipur

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

FAQs about Mehidipur