Paschim Pratappur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Paschim Pratappur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ghurisha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Pratappur is 317980. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.11 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Paschim Pratappur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Paschim Pratappur

As per Census 2011, Paschim Pratappur village has a total population of 466 people, consisting of 250 males and 216 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 273 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Pratappur

Paschim 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 Paschim Pratappur

Paschim Pratappur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Paschim Pratappur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paschim Pratappur is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paschim Pratappur

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

Health Facilities in Paschim 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 Paschim Pratappur village are given below:

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