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

According to the 2011 Census, Nurpur village had a total population of 3,519 people, including 1,808 males and 1,711 females, living in 830 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.16%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 72.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,756, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 524.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nurpur