Madhupur - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Madhupur is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Chinsurah and around 18.9 km from Chinsura. Digsuihoyera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhupur is 325040. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.06 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Madhupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Madhupur

According to the 2011 Census, Madhupur village had a total population of 1,270 people, including 612 males and 658 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.49%, with male literacy at 79.60% and female literacy at 62.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 540, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,270612658
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186355
Scheduled Castes (SC)540274266
Scheduled Tribes (ST)277126151
Literate Population812437375
Illiterate Population458175283

Nearby Villages of Madhupur

Madhupur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChanparaiNorth-East1.39 km
HoeraNorth1.41 km
TaragunSouth-East1.60 km
BenedangaNorth-West1.62 km
TalanduSouth1.65 km
MakhaldiWest1.68 km
AsfalNorth-East2.13 km
BasudebbatiSouth-West2.20 km
FatepurSouth-East2.41 km
RadhanagarSouth-West2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Madhupur

Madhupur 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 Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Madhupur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Madhupur is about 18.9 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 Madhupur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Madhupur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Madhupur

Where is Madhupur located?

Madhupur village is located in Chinsurah - Magra Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Madhupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Madhupur is Digsuihoyera.

What is the pincode of Madhupur?

The pincode of Madhupur is 712148.

What is the population of Madhupur?

Madhupur had a total population of 1,270, including 612 males and 658 females.

How many households are there in Madhupur?

Madhupur had 293 households.

What is the literacy rate in Madhupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Madhupur was 70.49%. Male literacy was 79.60% and female literacy was 62.19%.