Alipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Alipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37.2 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alipur is 324682. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.38 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Alipur

According to the 2011 Census, Alipur village had a total population of 340 people, including 170 males and 170 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.87%, with male literacy at 76.92% and female literacy at 62.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Alipur

Alipur 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 Alipur

Alipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Alipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Alipur is about 37.2 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 Alipur

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

Health Facilities in Alipur

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

FAQs about Alipur