Shripur - Ratua - II, Malda

Shripur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from Pukhuria and around 39.5 km from English Bazar. Sreepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shripur is 312439. The village covers a total geographical area of 204.02 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Shripur

According to the 2011 Census, Shripur village had a total population of 2,687 people, including 1,350 males and 1,337 females, living in 634 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.97%, with male literacy at 53.75% and female literacy at 50.17%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Shripur

Shripur 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 Shripur

Shripur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Shripur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Shripur is about 39.5 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 Shripur

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

Health Facilities in Shripur

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

FAQs about Shripur