Pirpur - Ratua - II, Malda

Pirpur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Pukhuria and around 27.6 km from English Bazar. Araidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pirpur is 312471. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.21 hectares and falls under the 732204 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Pirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Pirpur village had a total population of 1,847 people, including 933 males and 914 females, living in 415 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.17%, with male literacy at 63.59% and female literacy at 46.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Pirpur

Pirpur 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 Pirpur

Pirpur 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 Mahananda Bge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Pirpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Pirpur is about 27.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pirpur

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

Health Facilities in Pirpur

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

FAQs about Pirpur