Deriapur - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Deriapur is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Shyamsundar. Mugura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deriapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deriapur is 320813. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.77 hectares and falls under the 713124 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Deriapur

As per Census 2011, Deriapur village has a total population of 1,308 people, consisting of 679 males and 629 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 989 literate and 319 illiterate residents. Additionally, 491 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Deriapur

Deriapur 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 Deriapur

Deriapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chanchai, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Deriapur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deriapur

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

Health Facilities in Deriapur

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

FAQs about Deriapur