Chhota Khanpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Chhota Khanpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 29 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Khanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Khanpur is 324722. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.85 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Chhota Khanpur 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 Chhota Khanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Khanpur village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 555 males and 528 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.61%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 68.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhota Khanpur

Chhota Khanpur 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 Chhota Khanpur

Chhota Khanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Chhota Khanpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chhota Khanpur is about 29 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 Chhota Khanpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Khanpur

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

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