Dwarpara - Balagarh, Hooghly

Dwarpara is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Patuligram and around 27.4 km from Chinsura. Ektarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwarpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwarpara is 324968. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.56 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Dwarpara

According to the 2011 Census, Dwarpara village had a total population of 2,529 people, including 1,250 males and 1,279 females, living in 636 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.74%, with male literacy at 81.32% and female literacy at 72.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 596.

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

Nearby Villages of Dwarpara

Dwarpara 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 Dwarpara

Dwarpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Dwarpara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dwarpara is about 27.4 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 Dwarpara

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

Health Facilities in Dwarpara

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

FAQs about Dwarpara