Shrirampur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Shrirampur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shrirampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shrirampur is 310722. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.55 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Shrirampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shrirampur

As per Census 2011, Shrirampur village has a total population of 461 people, consisting of 230 males and 231 females. The village has 117 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 328 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 405 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population461230231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432716
Scheduled Castes (SC)405200205
Literate Population328182146
Illiterate Population1334885

Nearby Villages of Shrirampur

Shrirampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SitaharSouth-West0.95 km
Paik-mulgaonSouth-East1.02 km
GokulpurNorth-West1.13 km
MulgaonSouth-East1.27 km
BholanathpurNorth-East1.27 km
BhabanipurNorth-West1.36 km
KarailNorth-West1.76 km
Paik JharaSouth1.87 km
Patit PukurSouth-East2.16 km
Udhura PrananathpurNorth2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shrirampur

Shrirampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Shrirampur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Shrirampur is about 30 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 Shrirampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shrirampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shrirampur

Where is Shrirampur located?

Shrirampur village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shrirampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shrirampur is Ashokegram.

What is the pincode of Shrirampur?

The pincode of Shrirampur is 733124.

What is the population of Shrirampur?

Shrirampur has a total population of 461, including 230 males and 231 females.

How many households are there in Shrirampur?

There are 117 households in Shrirampur.

What is the literacy rate in Shrirampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shrirampur is 71.15%. Male literacy is 79.13% and female literacy is 63.20%.