Hosenpur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Hosenpur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 30.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hosenpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hosenpur is 316520. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.29 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Hosenpur

As per Census 2011, Hosenpur village has a total population of 249 people, consisting of 135 males and 114 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 844 females per 1,000 males. There are 20 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 185 literate and 64 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population249135114
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20812
Scheduled Castes (SC)18410282
Scheduled Tribes (ST)593029
Literate Population18511669
Illiterate Population641945

Nearby Villages of Hosenpur

Hosenpur 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)
MuraliNorth-East0.71 km
TekeddaSouth1.12 km
Paschim RamcandrapurSouth-East1.25 km
DangalEast1.45 km
Arazi MuralipurNorth-East1.82 km
PrachandapurNorth-West1.94 km
KanksaSouth-West2.00 km
JamalpurNorth2.30 km
TarapurNorth-East2.34 km
AnandanagarNorth2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hosenpur

Hosenpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Hosenpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Hosenpur is about 30.8 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 Hosenpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Hosenpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hosenpur

Where is Hosenpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Hosenpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hosenpur is Kanachi.

What is the pincode of Hosenpur?

The pincode of Hosenpur is 731216.

What is the population of Hosenpur?

Hosenpur has a total population of 249, including 135 males and 114 females.

How many households are there in Hosenpur?

There are 59 households in Hosenpur.

What is the literacy rate in Hosenpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hosenpur is 74.30%. Male literacy is 85.93% and female literacy is 60.53%.