Pratappur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Pratappur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 38.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 33.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratappur is 318133. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.76 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pratappur 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 Pratappur

As per Census 2011, Pratappur village has a total population of 967 people, consisting of 499 males and 468 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 538 literate and 429 illiterate residents. Additionally, 606 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratappur

Pratappur 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 Pratappur

Pratappur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Pratappur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Pratappur 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 Pratappur

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

Health Facilities in Pratappur

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

FAQs about Pratappur