Bidaipur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Bidaipur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 33.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bidaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bidaipur is 318280. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.38 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bidaipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bidaipur

As per Census 2011, Bidaipur village has a total population of 795 people, consisting of 403 males and 392 females. The village has 171 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 289 literate and 506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 334 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population795403392
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1135360
Scheduled Castes (SC)283133150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)334170164
Literate Population289183106
Illiterate Population506220286

Nearby Villages of Bidaipur

Bidaipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhoroparaNorth-West0.95 km
PalsaraWest1.10 km
SekendarpurNorth-East1.13 km
SajinaNorth1.21 km
NejaniNorth-East1.60 km
GanraSouth-West1.66 km
KandighiWest1.68 km
DhagramNorth-West1.83 km
BasahariSouth-East1.86 km
ChakamuliaEast1.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bidaipur

Bidaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bidaipur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bidaipur is about 33.6 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 Bidaipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bidaipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bidaipur

Where is Bidaipur located?

Bidaipur village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bidaipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bidaipur is Paduma.

What is the pincode of Bidaipur?

The pincode of Bidaipur is 731123.

What is the population of Bidaipur?

Bidaipur has a total population of 795, including 403 males and 392 females.

How many households are there in Bidaipur?

There are 171 households in Bidaipur.

What is the literacy rate in Bidaipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bidaipur is 36.35%. Male literacy is 45.41% and female literacy is 27.04%.