Serpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Serpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from Bongaon and around 33.1 km from Barasat. Chawberia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serpur is 322665. The village covers a total geographical area of 382.19 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Serpur

According to the 2011 Census, Serpur village had a total population of 3,740 people, including 1,952 males and 1,788 females, living in 876 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.67%, with male literacy at 84.31% and female literacy at 74.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 931, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Public transport in the Serpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Serpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Serpur is about 33.1 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 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