Byaspur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Byaspur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 39.9 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Byaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Byaspur is 324554. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.56 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Byaspur 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 Byaspur

According to the 2011 Census, Byaspur village had a total population of 897 people, including 460 males and 437 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.69%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 67.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 470, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Byaspur

Byaspur 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 Byaspur

Byaspur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Byaspur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Byaspur is about 39.9 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 Byaspur

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

Health Facilities in Byaspur

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

FAQs about Byaspur