Nurpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Nurpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 40.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nurpur is 317835. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.32 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Nurpur 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 Nurpur

As per Census 2011, Nurpur village has a total population of 3,519 people, consisting of 1,808 males and 1,711 females. The village has 830 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,525 literate and 994 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,756 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 524 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5191,8081,711
Child Population (0–6 yrs)369166203
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,756907849
Scheduled Tribes (ST)524263261
Literate Population2,5251,4271,098
Illiterate Population994381613

Nearby Villages of Nurpur

Nurpur 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)
Purbba BahadurpurEast1.08 km
RusulganjahutSouth-West1.16 km
ShibpurWest1.18 km
RajatpurSouth-East1.18 km
SupurSouth-West1.54 km
Dakshin ChandipurNorth-West2.04 km
GheroparaSouth-East2.05 km
Dakshin NarayanpurEast2.05 km
Uttar RadhanagarNorth-West2.19 km
ChandanpurWest2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nurpur

Nurpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Nurpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nurpur is about 40.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nurpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nurpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nurpur 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 >10 km

FAQs about Nurpur

Where is Nurpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nurpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Nurpur is Raipur-supur.

What is the pincode of Nurpur?

The pincode of Nurpur is 731204.

What is the population of Nurpur?

Nurpur has a total population of 3,519, including 1,808 males and 1,711 females.

How many households are there in Nurpur?

There are 830 households in Nurpur.

What is the literacy rate in Nurpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nurpur is 71.75%. Male literacy is 78.93% and female literacy is 64.17%.