Sumarpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Sumarpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 84.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mahurapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumarpur is 316022. The village covers a total geographical area of 112.32 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Pakur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sumarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sumarpur village had a total population of 1,784 people, including 893 males and 891 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.18%, with male literacy at 57.80% and female literacy at 50.49%.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumarpur

Sumarpur 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 Sumarpur

Sumarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakur to Sumarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sumarpur is about 84.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumarpur

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

Health Facilities in Sumarpur

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

FAQs about Sumarpur