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 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 Shripatipur

As per Census 2011, Shripatipur village has a total population of 404 people, consisting of 196 males and 208 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shripatipur are given below:

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:

FAQs about Shripatipur