Serpur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Serpur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Chanchal and around 59.2 km from English Bazar. Makdampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serpur is 312154. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.03 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.

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

Population of Serpur

According to the 2011 Census, Serpur village had a total population of 2,511 people, including 1,267 males and 1,244 females, living in 573 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.60%, with male literacy at 65.91% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,160, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Serpur

Serpur 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 Serpur

Serpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Milangarh, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Serpur is about 69 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Serpur is about 59.2 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 Serpur

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

Health Facilities in Serpur

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

FAQs about Serpur