Ruppur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Ruppur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 37.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ruppur is 317778. The village covers a total geographical area of 722.4 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ruppur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ruppur

According to the 2011 Census, Ruppur village had a total population of 3,803 people, including 2,019 males and 1,784 females, living in 801 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.76%, with male literacy at 65.59% and female literacy at 53.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 807.

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

Nearby Villages of Ruppur

Ruppur 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 Ruppur

Ruppur 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 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ruppur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ruppur is about 37.1 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 Ruppur

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

Health Facilities in Ruppur

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

FAQs about Ruppur