Melki Kutubpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Melki Kutubpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 31.1 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melki Kutubpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melki Kutubpur is 324678. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.2 hectares and falls under the 712152 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Melki Kutubpur 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 Melki Kutubpur

According to the 2011 Census, Melki Kutubpur village had a total population of 2,008 people, including 1,015 males and 993 females, living in 490 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.02%, with male literacy at 76.51% and female literacy at 61.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 490.

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

Nearby Villages of Melki Kutubpur

Melki Kutubpur 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 Melki Kutubpur

Melki Kutubpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Melki Kutubpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Melki Kutubpur is about 31.1 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 Melki Kutubpur

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

Health Facilities in Melki Kutubpur

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

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