Maharampur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Maharampur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.6 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maharampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maharampur is 324548. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.67 hectares and falls under the 712308 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Maharampur 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 Maharampur

As per Census 2011, Maharampur village has a total population of 943 people, consisting of 473 males and 470 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 629 literate and 314 illiterate residents. Additionally, 462 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maharampur

Maharampur 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 Maharampur

Maharampur 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 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Maharampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Maharampur is about 40.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maharampur

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

Health Facilities in Maharampur

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

FAQs about Maharampur