Asanpur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Asanpur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from Patuligram and around 28.5 km from Chinsura. Jirat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asanpur is 324989. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.74 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Asanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Asanpur village had a total population of 1,159 people, including 593 males and 566 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.18%, with male literacy at 82.89% and female literacy at 71.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 182.

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

Nearby Villages of Asanpur

Asanpur 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 Asanpur

Asanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Asanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Asanpur is about 28.5 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 Asanpur

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

Health Facilities in Asanpur

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

FAQs about Asanpur