Srikol - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Srikol is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.7 km from Shyampur and around 60.2 km from Howrah. Kamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srikol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srikol is 333120. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.5 hectares and falls under the 711301 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Srikol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shyampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Srikol

According to the 2011 Census, Srikol village had a total population of 4,465 people, including 2,243 males and 2,222 females, living in 1,101 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.01%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 72.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Srikol

Srikol 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 Srikol

Srikol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Srikol is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Srikol is about 60.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Srikol

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

Health Facilities in Srikol

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

FAQs about Srikol