Aschitpur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Aschitpur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Patuligram and around 21.3 km from Chinsura. Dumurdahanityanandapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aschitpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aschitpur is 325020. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.36 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Aschitpur

According to the 2011 Census, Aschitpur village had a total population of 1,929 people, including 1,008 males and 921 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.96%, with male literacy at 77.08% and female literacy at 66.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 698, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Aschitpur

Aschitpur 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 Aschitpur

Aschitpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumurdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Aschitpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Aschitpur is about 21.3 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 Aschitpur

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

Health Facilities in Aschitpur

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

FAQs about Aschitpur