Supur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Supur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 37.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Raipur-supur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Supur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Supur is 317833. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.58 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Supur

As per Census 2011, Supur village has a total population of 1,803 people, consisting of 910 males and 893 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,096 literate and 707 illiterate residents. Additionally, 960 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 420 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Supur

Supur 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 Supur

Supur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Supur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Supur is about 37.9 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 Supur

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

Health Facilities in Supur

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

FAQs about Supur