Minajpur - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly
Minajpur is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Chinsurah and around 12.4 km from Chinsura. Mogra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Minajpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Minajpur is 325068. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.93 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Minajpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Minajpur
As per Census 2011, Minajpur village has a total population of 780 people, consisting of 403 males and 377 females. The village has 176 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 654 literate and 126 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Minajpur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 780 | 403 | 377 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 69 | 36 | 33 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 120 | 62 | 58 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 654 | 347 | 307 |
| Illiterate Population | 126 | 56 | 70 |
Nearby Villages of Minajpur
Minajpur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Hosenabad | South-West | 1.12 km |
| Milichita | South-West | 1.42 km |
| Joypur | North | 1.45 km |
| Prasadpur | West | 1.62 km |
| Dingalhat | South-East | 1.67 km |
| Namajghar | South-East | 2.20 km |
| Saptagram | South | 2.34 km |
| Dadpur | North | 2.37 km |
| Purushottampur | North-West | 2.39 km |
| Dhuliara | South-West | 2.56 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Minajpur
Minajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Magra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within <1 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Minajpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Minajpur is about 12.4 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 Minajpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Minajpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Minajpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Minajpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Minajpur
Where is Minajpur located?
Minajpur village is located in Chinsurah - Magra Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Minajpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Minajpur is Mogra-ii.
What is the pincode of Minajpur?
The pincode of Minajpur is 712148.
What is the population of Minajpur?
Minajpur has a total population of 780, including 403 males and 377 females.
How many households are there in Minajpur?
There are 176 households in Minajpur.
What is the literacy rate in Minajpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Minajpur is 83.85%. Male literacy is 86.10% and female literacy is 81.43%.