Hasampur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Hasampur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.3 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hasampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hasampur is 324658. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.66 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Hasampur village has a total population of 1,564 people, consisting of 791 males and 773 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 929 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 785 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 332 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,564791773
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639073
Scheduled Castes (SC)785390395
Scheduled Tribes (ST)332165167
Literate Population929511418
Illiterate Population635280355

Nearby Villages of Hasampur

Hasampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Uttar KotalpurSouth-West0.57 km
BenathaliWest1.02 km
TelekonaSouth-West1.15 km
BirpurSouth1.40 km
Uttar SankarpurNorth-West1.58 km
FaridpurSouth-East1.66 km
GurapEast1.68 km
BalidahaSouth-East1.76 km
Chak BibiSouth-West1.87 km
SatidahaNorth-East2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hasampur

Hasampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Hasampur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Hasampur is about 38.3 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 Hasampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Hasampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Hasampur

Where is Hasampur located?

Hasampur village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hasampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hasampur is Gurap.

What is the pincode of Hasampur?

The pincode of Hasampur is 712303.

What is the population of Hasampur?

Hasampur has a total population of 1,564, including 791 males and 773 females.

How many households are there in Hasampur?

There are 385 households in Hasampur.

What is the literacy rate in Hasampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hasampur is 59.40%. Male literacy is 64.60% and female literacy is 54.08%.