Bhagabanpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Bhagabanpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 31.5 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagabanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagabanpur is 324714. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.09 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bhagabanpur 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 Bhagabanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagabanpur village had a total population of 1,473 people, including 753 males and 720 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.22%, with male literacy at 82.72% and female literacy at 67.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 239, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagabanpur

Bhagabanpur 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 Bhagabanpur

Bhagabanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bhagabanpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhagabanpur is about 31.5 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 Bhagabanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhagabanpur

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

FAQs about Bhagabanpur