Birpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Birpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 39.6 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birpur is 324653. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.15 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Birpur 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 Birpur

According to the 2011 Census, Birpur village had a total population of 1,595 people, including 797 males and 798 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.66%, with male literacy at 81.12% and female literacy at 70.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 458.

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

Nearby Villages of Birpur

Birpur 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 Birpur

Birpur 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 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Birpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Birpur is about 39.6 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 Birpur

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

Health Facilities in Birpur

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

FAQs about Birpur