Padmabatipur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Padmabatipur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmabatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmabatipur is 317815. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.23 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolopur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Padmabatipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Padmabatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Padmabatipur village had a total population of 650 people, including 324 males and 326 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.55%, with male literacy at 70.21% and female literacy at 58.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 176.

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

Nearby Villages of Padmabatipur

Padmabatipur 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 Padmabatipur

Padmabatipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolopur to Padmabatipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Padmabatipur is about 38 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 Padmabatipur

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

Health Facilities in Padmabatipur

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

FAQs about Padmabatipur