Basantapur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Basantapur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Patuligram and around 25.1 km from Chinsura. Jirat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basantapur is 324985. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.61 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Basantapur

As per Census 2011, Basantapur village has a total population of 387 people, consisting of 198 males and 189 females. The village has 87 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 288 literate and 99 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 125 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Basantapur

Basantapur 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 Basantapur

Basantapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khamargachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Basantapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Basantapur is about 25.1 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 Basantapur

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

Health Facilities in Basantapur

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

FAQs about Basantapur