Serpur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Serpur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20 km from Gobindapur and around 28.3 km from Alipore. Pranganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serpur is 333628. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.9 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Serpur

According to the 2011 Census, Serpur village had a total population of 1,861 people, including 973 males and 888 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.41%, with male literacy at 87.91% and female literacy at 76.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Serpur

Serpur 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 Serpur

Serpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Serpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Serpur is about 28.3 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 Serpur

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

Health Facilities in Serpur

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

FAQs about Serpur