Bara Khanpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Bara Khanpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 31.7 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Khanpur is 324691. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.57 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Bara Khanpur 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 Bara Khanpur

As per Census 2011, Bara Khanpur village has a total population of 931 people, consisting of 457 males and 474 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 537 literate and 394 illiterate residents. Additionally, 513 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Khanpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bara Khanpur

Bara Khanpur 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 Bara Khanpur

Bara Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bara Khanpur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bara Khanpur is about 31.7 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 Bara Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bara Khanpur

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

FAQs about Bara Khanpur