Mirpur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Mirpur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Piyali and around 31 km from Alipore. Shankarpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mirpur is 333939. The village covers a total geographical area of 1058.28 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mirpur village had a total population of 2,739 people, including 1,435 males and 1,304 females, living in 646 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 66.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,053, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mirpur

Mirpur 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 Mirpur

Mirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dakshin Durgapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Mirpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Mirpur is about 31 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 Mirpur

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

Health Facilities in Mirpur

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

FAQs about Mirpur