Purbba Islampur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Purbba Islampur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Islampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Islampur is 317850. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.13 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Purbba 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 Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Purbba Islampur

As per Census 2011, Purbba Islampur village has a total population of 1,338 people, consisting of 681 males and 657 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 816 literate and 522 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 200 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Islampur

Purbba 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 Purbba Islampur

Purbba Islampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Purbba Islampur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Purbba Islampur is about 39 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 Purbba Islampur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba 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 Purbba Islampur village are given below:

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