Paschim Islampur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Paschim Islampur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 32.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Islampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Islampur is 317781. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.71 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Paschim Islampur 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 Islampur

As per Census 2011, Paschim Islampur village has a total population of 407 people, consisting of 207 males and 200 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 85 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Islampur

Paschim Islampur 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 Paschim Islampur

Paschim Islampur 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 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Paschim Islampur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paschim Islampur is about 32.3 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 Islampur

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Islampur

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 Islampur village are given below:

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