Ballabhipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Ballabhipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 44.1 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballabhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballabhipur is 324562. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.51 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Ballabhipur 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 Ballabhipur

According to the 2011 Census, Ballabhipur village had a total population of 1,299 people, including 661 males and 638 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.09%, with male literacy at 87.60% and female literacy at 78.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 310, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballabhipur

Ballabhipur 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 Ballabhipur

Ballabhipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Ballabhipur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ballabhipur is about 44.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballabhipur

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

Health Facilities in Ballabhipur

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

FAQs about Ballabhipur