Muidipur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Muidipur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32.4 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muidipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muidipur is 324713. The village covers a total geographical area of 139.6 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Muidipur 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 Muidipur

According to the 2011 Census, Muidipur village had a total population of 1,731 people, including 867 males and 864 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.65%, with male literacy at 86.79% and female literacy at 74.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 510.

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

Nearby Villages of Muidipur

Muidipur 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 Muidipur

Muidipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Muidipur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Muidipur is about 32.4 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 Muidipur

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

Health Facilities in Muidipur

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

FAQs about Muidipur