Saraipur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Saraipur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 92.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saraipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saraipur is 310506. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.07 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Saraipur

According to the 2011 Census, Saraipur village had a total population of 403 people, including 200 males and 203 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.82%, with male literacy at 67.82% and female literacy at 46.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 373, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Saraipur

Saraipur 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 Saraipur

Saraipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Saraipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Saraipur is about 92.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saraipur

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

Health Facilities in Saraipur

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

FAQs about Saraipur