Mitrapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Mitrapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38.7 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mitrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mitrapur is 324602. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.2 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mitrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mitrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mitrapur village had a total population of 343 people, including 172 males and 171 females, living in 69 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.59%, with male literacy at 93.75% and female literacy at 85.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 45, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Mitrapur

Mitrapur 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 Mitrapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mitrapur. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Mitrapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mitrapur is about 38.7 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 Mitrapur

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

Health Facilities in Mitrapur

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

FAQs about Mitrapur