Shripur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Shripur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.9 km from Gaighata and around 36.2 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shripur is 322682. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.85 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Shripur

According to the 2011 Census, Shripur village had a total population of 2,302 people, including 1,182 males and 1,120 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.78%, with male literacy at 77.98% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 377.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Shripur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Shripur is about 36.2 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