Shrirampur - Pursura, Hooghly

Shrirampur is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Pursura and around 43.9 km from Chinsura. Sreerampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shrirampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shrirampur is 324414. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.97 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Shrirampur

According to the 2011 Census, Shrirampur village had a total population of 7,490 people, including 3,798 males and 3,692 females, living in 1,758 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.85%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 78.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,842, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Shrirampur

Shrirampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Shrirampur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shrirampur is about 43.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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:

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:

FAQs about Shrirampur