Sripur - Habibpur, Malda

Sripur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Habibpur and around 21.9 km from English Bazar. Kanturka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sripur is 313152. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.92 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sripur

According to the 2011 Census, Sripur village had a total population of 228 people, including 122 males and 106 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.67%, with male literacy at 40.38% and female literacy at 26.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Sripur

Sripur 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 Sripur

Sripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Sripur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sripur is about 21.9 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 Sripur

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

Health Facilities in Sripur

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

FAQs about Sripur