Bhabanipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Bhabanipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.4 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhabanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhabanipur is 324700. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.2 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Panuda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bhabanipur 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 Bhabanipur

As per Census 2011, Bhabanipur village has a total population of 772 people, consisting of 397 males and 375 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 78 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 490 literate and 282 illiterate residents. Additionally, 396 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhabanipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population772397375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)783939
Scheduled Castes (SC)396202194
Literate Population490281209
Illiterate Population282116166

Nearby Villages of Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeluaraEast0.68 km
Uttar BasudebpurNorth-West1.04 km
MauraSouth1.17 km
KhajurdahaSouth-West1.22 km
Melki KutubpurNorth1.60 km
KamraiSouth-East1.62 km
Purbba NarayanpurNorth-West1.90 km
KathalgariaNorth2.04 km
GoaiEast2.07 km
BalagariSouth-West2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur 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 37.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panuda to Bhabanipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhabanipur is about 36.4 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 Bhabanipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bhabanipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhabanipur

Where is Bhabanipur located?

Bhabanipur village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhabanipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhabanipur is Khajudahamilki.

What is the pincode of Bhabanipur?

The pincode of Bhabanipur is 712302.

What is the population of Bhabanipur?

Bhabanipur has a total population of 772, including 397 males and 375 females.

How many households are there in Bhabanipur?

There are 195 households in Bhabanipur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhabanipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhabanipur is 63.47%. Male literacy is 70.78% and female literacy is 55.73%.