Srichandrapur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Srichandrapur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 20.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hetampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srichandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srichandrapur is 318253. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.42 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Srichandrapur 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 Srichandrapur

As per Census 2011, Srichandrapur village has a total population of 105 people, consisting of 57 males and 48 females. The village has 25 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 8 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 60 literate and 45 illiterate residents. Additionally, 72 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 28 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 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 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Srichandrapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Srichandrapur is about 20.1 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 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