Habibpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Habibpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 59.4 km from Chinsura. Gopinathpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Habibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Habibpur is 324578. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.55 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Habibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Habibpur

As per Census 2011, Habibpur village has a total population of 2,660 people, consisting of 1,324 males and 1,336 females. The village has 618 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,805 literate and 855 illiterate residents. Additionally, 632 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 314 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Habibpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Habibpur

Habibpur 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 Habibpur

Habibpur 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 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Habibpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Habibpur is about 59.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Habibpur

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

Health Facilities in Habibpur

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

FAQs about Habibpur