Srichandrapur - Harischandrapur - I, Malda
Srichandrapur is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Harischandrapur and around 68.5 km from English Bazar. Rashidabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srichandrapur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Srichandrapur is 312017. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.75 hectares and falls under the 732140 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.
Srichandrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chanchal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Srichandrapur
As per Census 2011, Srichandrapur village has a total population of 4,250 people, consisting of 2,199 males and 2,051 females. The village has 977 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 682 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,938 literate and 2,312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Srichandrapur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,250 | 2,199 | 2,051 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 682 | 336 | 346 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 280 | 140 | 140 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 1,938 | 1,052 | 886 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,312 | 1,147 | 1,165 |
Nearby Villages of Srichandrapur
Srichandrapur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Srichandrapur
Public transport in the Srichandrapur is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Srichandrapur is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Srichandrapur is about 68.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Srichandrapur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Srichandrapur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Srichandrapur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Srichandrapur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Srichandrapur
Where is Srichandrapur located?
Srichandrapur village is located in Harischandrapur - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Srichandrapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Srichandrapur is Rashidabad.
What is the pincode of Srichandrapur?
The pincode of Srichandrapur is 732140.
What is the population of Srichandrapur?
Srichandrapur has a total population of 4,250, including 2,199 males and 2,051 females.
How many households are there in Srichandrapur?
There are 977 households in Srichandrapur.
What is the literacy rate in Srichandrapur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Srichandrapur is 45.60%. Male literacy is 47.84% and female literacy is 43.20%.