Sipura - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Sipura is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 34.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dakshingram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sipura is 316586. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.44 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sipura

As per Census 2011, Sipura village has a total population of 281 people, consisting of 143 males and 138 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 166 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sipura

Sipura 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 Sipura

Public transport in the Sipura is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Sipura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sipura is about 34.5 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 Sipura

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

Health Facilities in Sipura

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

FAQs about Sipura