Madpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Madpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 21.5 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madpur is 324550. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.38 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Madpur 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 Madpur

As per Census 2011, Madpur village has a total population of 1,201 people, consisting of 575 males and 626 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 664 literate and 537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 827 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Madpur

Madpur 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 Madpur

Madpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Madpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Madpur is about 21.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madpur

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

Health Facilities in Madpur

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

FAQs about Madpur