Banshipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Banshipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.7 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banshipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banshipur is 324540. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.23 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Banshipur 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 Banshipur

According to the 2011 Census, Banshipur village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 573 males and 544 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.66%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 69.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Banshipur

Banshipur 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 Banshipur

Banshipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Debipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Banshipur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Banshipur is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banshipur

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

Health Facilities in Banshipur

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

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