Paschim Bahadurpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Paschim Bahadurpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 34.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Bahadurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Bahadurpur is 317779. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.13 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Paschim Bahadurpur 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 Paschim Bahadurpur

As per Census 2011, Paschim Bahadurpur village has a total population of 753 people, consisting of 385 males and 368 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 260 illiterate residents. Additionally, 409 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paschim Bahadurpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population753385368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683335
Scheduled Castes (SC)409213196
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population493271222
Illiterate Population260114146

Nearby Villages of Paschim Bahadurpur

Paschim Bahadurpur 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)
BenuriaNorth-East1.52 km
Dakshin HarirampurNorth-West1.97 km
Paschim IslampurNorth2.13 km
RamnagarSouth-West2.17 km
Chak PaliNorth2.23 km
KamarparaSouth2.26 km
RuppurWest2.42 km
BinodpurNorth-West2.64 km
Sarip BazarNorth2.79 km
MehidipurSouth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paschim Bahadurpur

Paschim Bahadurpur 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 32.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Paschim Bahadurpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paschim Bahadurpur is about 34.8 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 Paschim Bahadurpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Bahadurpur

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

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

FAQs about Paschim Bahadurpur

Where is Paschim Bahadurpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Paschim Bahadurpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Paschim Bahadurpur is Ruppur.

What is the pincode of Paschim Bahadurpur?

The pincode of Paschim Bahadurpur is 731204.

What is the population of Paschim Bahadurpur?

Paschim Bahadurpur has a total population of 753, including 385 males and 368 females.

How many households are there in Paschim Bahadurpur?

There are 170 households in Paschim Bahadurpur.

What is the literacy rate in Paschim Bahadurpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Bahadurpur is 65.47%. Male literacy is 70.39% and female literacy is 60.33%.