Basipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Basipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.2 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basipur is 324672. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.5 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Basipur 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 Basipur

According to the 2011 Census, Basipur village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 528 males and 534 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.98%, with male literacy at 81.48% and female literacy at 62.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Basipur

Basipur 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 Basipur

Basipur 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 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Basipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Basipur is about 36.2 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 Basipur

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

Health Facilities in Basipur

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

FAQs about Basipur