Shripur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Shripur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ghurisha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shripur is 317988. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.27 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Shripur

As per Census 2011, Shripur village has a total population of 4,138 people, consisting of 2,127 males and 2,011 females. The village has 895 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,744 literate and 1,394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 478 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 325 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shripur

Shripur 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 Shripur

Shripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Shripur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shripur is about 40 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 Shripur

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

Health Facilities in Shripur

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

FAQs about Shripur