Saripa - Labpur, Birbhum

Saripa is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 43.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bipratikuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saripa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saripa is 317492. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.86 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Saripa

As per Census 2011, Saripa village has a total population of 1,342 people, consisting of 691 males and 651 females. The village has 339 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 674 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 414 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 348 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saripa

Saripa 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 Saripa

Saripa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Saripa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Saripa is about 43.2 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 Saripa

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

Health Facilities in Saripa

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

FAQs about Saripa