Bahadurpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Bahadurpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 27.7 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahadurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahadurpur is 324721. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.91 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bahadurpur 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 Bahadurpur

As per Census 2011, Bahadurpur village has a total population of 1,522 people, consisting of 789 males and 733 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,144 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 708 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 111 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,522789733
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1317556
Scheduled Castes (SC)708354354
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1116150
Literate Population1,144641503
Illiterate Population378148230

Nearby Villages of Bahadurpur

Bahadurpur 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)
Paschim SiktaSouth-East0.72 km
Chhota KhanpurNorth-West0.89 km
BagnanSouth-West0.96 km
BelmuriNorth1.09 km
MakhalpurSouth-East1.21 km
ParameswarpurSouth1.25 km
NoaparaWest1.38 km
KagnanEast1.59 km
HariharpurSouth-West1.70 km
GauripurSouth-West1.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bahadurpur

Bahadurpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Bahadurpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bahadurpur is about 27.7 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 Bahadurpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bahadurpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bahadurpur 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 Bahadurpur

Where is Bahadurpur located?

Bahadurpur village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahadurpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahadurpur is Belmuri.

What is the pincode of Bahadurpur?

The pincode of Bahadurpur is 712302.

What is the population of Bahadurpur?

Bahadurpur has a total population of 1,522, including 789 males and 733 females.

How many households are there in Bahadurpur?

There are 370 households in Bahadurpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bahadurpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahadurpur is 75.16%. Male literacy is 81.24% and female literacy is 68.62%.