Shrichandrapur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Shrichandrapur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 43.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Illambazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shrichandrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shrichandrapur is 318036. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.67 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shrichandrapur

As per Census 2011, Shrichandrapur village has a total population of 913 people, consisting of 471 males and 442 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 524 literate and 389 illiterate residents. Additionally, 633 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shrichandrapur

Shrichandrapur 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 Shrichandrapur

Shrichandrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Shrichandrapur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shrichandrapur is about 43.6 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 Shrichandrapur

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

Health Facilities in Shrichandrapur

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

FAQs about Shrichandrapur