Hediapota - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Hediapota is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from Chinsurah and around 16.1 km from Chinsura. Mogra-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hediapota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hediapota is 325056. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.86 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Hediapota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hediapota

As per Census 2011, Hediapota village has a total population of 395 people, consisting of 201 males and 194 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hediapota

Hediapota 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 Hediapota

Hediapota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Hediapota is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Hediapota is about 16.1 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 Hediapota

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

Health Facilities in Hediapota

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

FAQs about Hediapota