Bankipur Village - Balagarh, Hooghly

Bankipur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Patuligram and around 33.5 km from Chinsura. Somra-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankipur is 324936. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.28 hectares and falls under the 712512 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bankipur

As per Census 2011, Bankipur village has a total population of 2,285 people, consisting of 1,142 males and 1,143 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,575 literate and 710 illiterate residents. Additionally, 399 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 290 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankipur

Bankipur 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 Bankipur

Bankipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Bankipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bankipur is about 33.5 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 Bankipur

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

Health Facilities in Bankipur

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

FAQs about Bankipur