Monoharpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Monoharpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 37.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Monoharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Monoharpur is 317927. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.22 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Monoharpur 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 Monoharpur

As per Census 2011, Monoharpur village has a total population of 1,168 people, consisting of 600 males and 568 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 675 literate and 493 illiterate residents. Additionally, 559 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 275 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,168600568
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417467
Scheduled Castes (SC)559285274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)275147128
Literate Population675382293
Illiterate Population493218275

Nearby Villages of Monoharpur

Monoharpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak PaliSouth1.10 km
Sarip BazarSouth-East1.17 km
Paschim IslampurSouth1.24 km
BinodpurSouth-West1.67 km
KendangalEast1.72 km
Dakshin HarirampurSouth-West2.18 km
SaturiaNorth2.30 km
JadabpurNorth-West2.56 km
BenuriaSouth-East2.91 km
NachansahaWest2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Monoharpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Monoharpur. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Monoharpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Monoharpur is about 37.1 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 Monoharpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Monoharpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Monoharpur

Where is Monoharpur located?

Monoharpur village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Monoharpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Monoharpur is Sattore.

What is the pincode of Monoharpur?

The pincode of Monoharpur is 731236.

What is the population of Monoharpur?

Monoharpur has a total population of 1,168, including 600 males and 568 females.

How many households are there in Monoharpur?

There are 312 households in Monoharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Monoharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Monoharpur is 57.79%. Male literacy is 63.67% and female literacy is 51.58%.