Derpur

Derpur is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.1km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Derpur village. As per 2009 stats, Hatora is the gram panchayat of Derpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Derpur unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Derpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Derpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Derpur is 317257. The village spans a total geographical area of 330.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Derpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Derpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Derpur

Population of Derpur

According to the 2011 Census, Derpur has a total population of about 2,066, with approximately 1,065 males and 1,001 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 222 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,457 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.76%, with male literacy at about 63.00% and female literacy near 48.05%. There are around 501 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Derpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Derpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Derpur. As per the 2011 stats, Derpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Derpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Derpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Derpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Derpur