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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Alipur village has a total population of 340 people, consisting of 170 males and 170 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 218 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 52 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 128 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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