Dadpur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Dadpur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Patuligram and around 20.9 km from Chinsura. Dumurdahanityanandapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dadpur is 325019. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.54 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dadpur village had a total population of 2,053 people, including 1,040 males and 1,013 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.91%, with male literacy at 82.06% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,011, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 306.

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

Nearby Villages of Dadpur

Dadpur 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 Dadpur

Dadpur 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 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Dadpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dadpur is about 20.9 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 Dadpur

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

Health Facilities in Dadpur

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

FAQs about Dadpur