Dharampur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Dharampur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 48 km from Chinsura. Gopinathpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharampur is 324575. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.06 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tanakiswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dharampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dharampur

According to the 2011 Census, Dharampur village had a total population of 1,115 people, including 561 males and 554 females, living in 251 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 84.01% and female literacy at 68.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharampur

Dharampur 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 Dharampur

Dharampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanakiswar to Dharampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dharampur is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharampur

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

Health Facilities in Dharampur

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

FAQs about Dharampur