Baidyapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Baidyapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.6 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baidyapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baidyapur is 324539. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.27 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Baidyapur 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 Baidyapur

According to the 2011 Census, Baidyapur village had a total population of 2,304 people, including 1,162 males and 1,142 females, living in 548 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 73.47% and female literacy at 60.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 875, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 457.

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

Nearby Villages of Baidyapur

Baidyapur 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 Baidyapur

Baidyapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Baidyapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Baidyapur is about 38.6 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 Baidyapur

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

Health Facilities in Baidyapur

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

FAQs about Baidyapur