Saruipur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Saruipur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Gaighata and around 46.3 km from Barasat. Duma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saruipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saruipur is 322740. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.55 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Saruipur 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saruipur

As per Census 2011, Saruipur village has a total population of 1,659 people, consisting of 844 males and 815 females. The village has 375 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,195 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,047 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Saruipur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Saruipur

Saruipur 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 Saruipur

Public transport in the Saruipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Saruipur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Saruipur is about 46.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saruipur

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

Health Facilities in Saruipur

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

FAQs about Saruipur