Hazipur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Hazipur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 38.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dabuk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hazipur is 316610. The village covers a total geographical area of 315.97 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Hazipur

As per Census 2011, Hazipur village has a total population of 4,345 people, consisting of 2,209 males and 2,136 females. The village has 891 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 675 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,415 literate and 1,930 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,3452,2092,136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)675350325
Scheduled Castes (SC)256126130
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1598079
Literate Population2,4151,3891,026
Illiterate Population1,9308201,110

Nearby Villages of Hazipur

Hazipur 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)
KalitaraNorth-West1.83 km
PaikparaSouth-West1.84 km
BanaspurSouth1.85 km
BegunaSouth-West1.86 km
DhangharaNorth-West1.87 km
DurakhiNorth1.87 km
BaraturigramEast2.13 km
Dakshin GramWest2.45 km
Kalisara (p)North-East2.88 km
Uttar BhagabatipurSouth3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hazipur

Hazipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Sainthia to Hazipur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Hazipur is about 38.8 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 Hazipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hazipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hazipur

Where is Hazipur located?

Hazipur village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hazipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hazipur is Dabuk.

What is the pincode of Hazipur?

The pincode of Hazipur is 731216.

What is the population of Hazipur?

Hazipur has a total population of 4,345, including 2,209 males and 2,136 females.

How many households are there in Hazipur?

There are 891 households in Hazipur.

What is the literacy rate in Hazipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hazipur is 55.58%. Male literacy is 62.88% and female literacy is 48.03%.