Srichandrapur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Srichandrapur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srichandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srichandrapur is 317917. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.22 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Srichandrapur 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 Srichandrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Srichandrapur village had a total population of 415 people, including 214 males and 201 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.49%, with male literacy at 96.45% and female literacy at 88.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273.

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

Nearby Villages of Srichandrapur

Srichandrapur 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 Srichandrapur

Srichandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Srichandrapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Srichandrapur is about 27 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 Srichandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Srichandrapur

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

FAQs about Srichandrapur