Hosenabad - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Hosenabad is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosenabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosenabad is 318156. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.85 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hosenabad

According to the 2011 Census, Hosenabad village had a total population of 410 people, including 215 males and 195 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.85%, with male literacy at 50.80% and female literacy at 44.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83.

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

Nearby Villages of Hosenabad

Hosenabad 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 Hosenabad

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Hosenabad. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Hosenabad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Hosenabad is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hosenabad

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

Health Facilities in Hosenabad

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

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