Elema - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Elema is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 14.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chinpai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Elema village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elema is 318099. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.58 hectares and falls under the 731104 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Elema

According to the 2011 Census, Elema village had a total population of 845 people, including 422 males and 423 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.04%, with male literacy at 89.97% and female literacy at 80.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Elema

Elema 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 Elema

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Elema. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Elema is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Elema is about 14.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elema

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

Health Facilities in Elema

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

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