Shrimantapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Shrimantapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Bongaon and around 52.2 km from Barasat. Gopalnagar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shrimantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shrimantapur is 322638. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.98 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Shrimantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Shrimantapur village had a total population of 1,684 people, including 854 males and 830 females, living in 374 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.93%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 72.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 653, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 768.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,684854830
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1758392
Scheduled Castes (SC)653337316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)768384384
Literate Population1,191655536
Illiterate Population493199294

Nearby Villages of Shrimantapur

Shrimantapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Paschim RamchandrapurNorth-West1.07 km
Sholka DurgapurEast1.32 km
PallaSouth-West1.65 km
DharmmapurSouth-East1.99 km
GopalnagarNorth-East2.21 km
Shubha RatnapurNorth-East2.21 km
SanakpurNorth-West2.30 km
KhamarkallaNorth2.33 km
BeltaSouth2.60 km
ChithaliaWest2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shrimantapur

Shrimantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Shrimantapur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Shrimantapur is about 52.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shrimantapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shrimantapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Shrimantapur

Where is Shrimantapur located?

Shrimantapur village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shrimantapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shrimantapur is Gopalnagar-i.

What is the pincode of Shrimantapur?

The pincode of Shrimantapur is 743262.

What is the population of Shrimantapur?

Shrimantapur had a total population of 1,684, including 854 males and 830 females.

How many households are there in Shrimantapur?

Shrimantapur had 374 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shrimantapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shrimantapur was 78.93%. Male literacy was 84.95% and female literacy was 72.63%.