Girajpur - Mohammad Bazar, Birbhum

Girajpur is a village situated in the Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Charicha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girajpur is 316846. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.33 hectares and falls under the 731127 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Girajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Girajpur village had a total population of 536 people, including 269 males and 267 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.69%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 63.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 131.

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

Nearby Villages of Girajpur

Girajpur 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 Girajpur

Girajpur 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 Siuri, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Girajpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Girajpur

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

Health Facilities in Girajpur

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

FAQs about Girajpur