Kashipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Kashipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37.7 km from Chinsura. Somaspur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashipur is 324547. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.15 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kashipur 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 Kashipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kashipur village had a total population of 676 people, including 328 males and 348 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.86%, with male literacy at 90.73% and female literacy at 77.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashipur

Kashipur 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 Kashipur

Kashipur 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 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kashipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kashipur is about 37.7 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 Kashipur

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

Health Facilities in Kashipur

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

FAQs about Kashipur