Hossenpur

Hossenpur is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.1km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Hossenpur village. As per 2009 stats, Danga is the gram panchayat of Hossenpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Hossenpur unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Hossenpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hossenpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hossenpur is 311192. The village spans a total geographical area of 69.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Hossenpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hossenpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hossenpur

Population of Hossenpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hossenpur has a total population of about 1,642, with approximately 844 males and 798 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 147 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 211. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.05%, with male literacy at about 83.06% and female literacy near 74.81%. There are around 411 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hossenpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hossenpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hossenpur. As per the 2011 stats, Hossenpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hossenpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Hossenpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hossenpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hossenpur