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

As per Census 2011, Shripur village has a total population of 2,302 people, consisting of 1,182 males and 1,120 females. The village has 519 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,508 literate and 794 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 377 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3021,1821,120
Child Population (0–6 yrs)230115115
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,171607564
Scheduled Tribes (ST)377195182
Literate Population1,508832676
Illiterate Population794350444

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KulghutiWest0.80 km
MaynaSouth-East1.18 km
HanspurNorth-East1.44 km
MaraldangaNorth-West1.67 km
AmankandiaWest2.06 km
JaytaraSouth-West2.24 km
Gopal BaliadangaSouth2.39 km
ShimuliaEast2.40 km
Nera GazipurNorth2.64 km
DharmpurSouth-East2.84 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shripur

Where is Shripur located?

Shripur village is located in Gaighata Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shripur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shripur is Dharmapur-ii.

What is the pincode of Shripur?

The pincode of Shripur is 743249.

What is the population of Shripur?

Shripur has a total population of 2,302, including 1,182 males and 1,120 females.

How many households are there in Shripur?

There are 519 households in Shripur.

What is the literacy rate in Shripur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shripur is 65.51%. Male literacy is 70.39% and female literacy is 60.36%.