Karimpur - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Karimpur is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Bishnupur and around 25.4 km from Alipore. Kulerdari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karimpur is 333411. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.56 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Karimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Karimpur village had a total population of 701 people, including 357 males and 344 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.63%, with male literacy at 94.77% and female literacy at 76.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701.

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

Nearby Villages of Karimpur

Karimpur 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 Karimpur

Karimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagha Jatin, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Karimpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Karimpur is about 25.4 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 Karimpur

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

Health Facilities in Karimpur

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

FAQs about Karimpur