Hazipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Hazipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37.6 km from Chinsura. Somaspur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hazipur is 324546. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.01 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Hazipur 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 Hazipur

According to the 2011 Census, Hazipur village had a total population of 1,702 people, including 852 males and 850 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.63%, with male literacy at 77.79% and female literacy at 61.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 764.

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

Nearby Villages of Hazipur

Hazipur 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 Hazipur

Hazipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Hazipur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Hazipur is about 37.6 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 Hazipur

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

Health Facilities in Hazipur

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

FAQs about Hazipur