Purbba Shibpur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Purbba Shibpur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 40.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Lokepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Shibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Shibpur is 318309. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.78 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Purbba Shibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Purbba Shibpur village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 603 males and 610 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.65%, with male literacy at 66.03% and female literacy at 36.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Purbba Shibpur

Purbba Shibpur 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 Purbba Shibpur

Purbba Shibpur 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 Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Purbba Shibpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Purbba Shibpur is about 40.4 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 Purbba Shibpur

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Shibpur

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

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