Pratappur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Pratappur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Patuligram and around 30 km from Chinsura. Jirat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratappur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratappur is 324986. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.92 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pratappur

According to the 2011 Census, Pratappur village had a total population of 997 people, including 515 males and 482 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.56%, with male literacy at 84.24% and female literacy at 74.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratappur

Pratappur 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 Pratappur

Pratappur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jirat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Pratappur

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

FAQs about Pratappur