Uttar Saripakuri - Kranti, Jalpaiguri

Uttar Saripakuri is a village situated in the Kranti subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Malbazar and around 24.7 km from Jalpaiguri . Jkranti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Saripakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Saripakuri is 306969. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.17 hectares and falls under the 735218 pincode. Mal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Uttar Saripakuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalpaiguri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Uttar Saripakuri

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Saripakuri village had a total population of 4,250 people, including 2,158 males and 2,092 females, living in 925 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.93%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 69.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,386, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 171.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Saripakuri

Uttar Saripakuri 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 Uttar Saripakuri

Uttar Saripakuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jalpaiguri Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mal to Uttar Saripakuri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Uttar Saripakuri is about 24.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Saripakuri

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Saripakuri

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

FAQs about Uttar Saripakuri