Shripatipur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Shripatipur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 33.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shripatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shripatipur is 317799. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.82 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shripatipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Shripatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Shripatipur village had a total population of 404 people, including 196 males and 208 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.43%, with male literacy at 68.02% and female literacy at 51.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Shripatipur

Shripatipur 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 Shripatipur

Shripatipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Shripatipur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shripatipur is about 33.9 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 Shripatipur

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

Health Facilities in Shripatipur

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

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