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 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 Maharampur

According to the 2011 Census, Maharampur village had a total population of 943 people, including 473 males and 470 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.09%, with male literacy at 83.37% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 462, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

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