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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mehidipur

As per Census 2011, Mehidipur village has a total population of 4,080 people, consisting of 2,082 males and 1,998 females. The village has 894 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 476 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,800 literate and 1,280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 525 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 451 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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