Pratappur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Pratappur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 41.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Belati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratappur is 318021. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.2 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pratappur

According to the 2011 Census, Pratappur village had a total population of 324 people, including 170 males and 154 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.91%, with male literacy at 54.48% and female literacy at 42.64%.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Pratappur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Pratappur is about 41.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 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