Dhopapara - Balagarh, Hooghly

Dhopapara is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Patuligram and around 35.4 km from Chinsura. Bakliadhobapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhopapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhopapara is 324950. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.24 hectares and falls under the 712512 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dhopapara

According to the 2011 Census, Dhopapara village had a total population of 1,496 people, including 753 males and 743 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.29%, with male literacy at 85.06% and female literacy at 73.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhopapara

Dhopapara 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 Dhopapara

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dhopapara. 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 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Dhopapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dhopapara is about 35.4 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 Dhopapara

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

Health Facilities in Dhopapara

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

FAQs about Dhopapara