Brahmanpara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Brahmanpara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32.9 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmanpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmanpara is 324716. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.41 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakiswer is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Brahmanpara 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 Brahmanpara

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmanpara village had a total population of 907 people, including 437 males and 470 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.39%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 73.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 234.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmanpara

Brahmanpara 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 Brahmanpara

Brahmanpara 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 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakiswer to Brahmanpara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Brahmanpara is about 32.9 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 Brahmanpara

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

Health Facilities in Brahmanpara

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

FAQs about Brahmanpara