Serpur - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Serpur is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Kaliachak and around 16.8 km from English Bazar. Jalalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serpur is 313589. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.82 hectares and falls under the 732206 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Serpur

According to the 2011 Census, Serpur village had a total population of 12,838 people, including 6,627 males and 6,211 females, living in 2,646 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.98%, with male literacy at 75.71% and female literacy at 72.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,418, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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 Jamirghata, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Serpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Serpur is about 16.8 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 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