Sindurpur - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Sindurpur is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Manbazar and around 42.8 km from Purulia. Jitujuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sindurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sindurpur is 332079. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.2 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Sindurpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sindurpur

As per Census 2011, Sindurpur village has a total population of 1,476 people, consisting of 751 males and 725 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 268 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,476751725
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1699079
Scheduled Castes (SC)268135133
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19010189
Literate Population929567362
Illiterate Population547184363

Nearby Villages of Sindurpur

Sindurpur 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)
JamgoriaWest1.55 km
GopalnagarNorth-West1.74 km
KundruSouth1.92 km
AmakochaSouth-West2.08 km
JitujoriEast2.40 km
SitaramgoraSouth-East2.54 km
HetgoraNorth-West2.59 km
NadihaNorth2.65 km
PatharkataNorth-East2.75 km
MatyalaWest2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sindurpur

Sindurpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Sindurpur is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sindurpur is about 42.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sindurpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Sindurpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sindurpur 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 Sindurpur

Where is Sindurpur located?

Sindurpur village is located in Manbazar - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sindurpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sindurpur is Jitujuri.

What is the pincode of Sindurpur?

The pincode of Sindurpur is 723128.

What is the population of Sindurpur?

Sindurpur has a total population of 1,476, including 751 males and 725 females.

How many households are there in Sindurpur?

There are 292 households in Sindurpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sindurpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sindurpur is 62.94%. Male literacy is 75.50% and female literacy is 49.93%.