Mukundapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Mukundapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 49.8 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mukundapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mukundapur is 324642. The village covers a total geographical area of 62 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Mukundapur 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 Mukundapur

According to the 2011 Census, Mukundapur village had a total population of 850 people, including 411 males and 439 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.26%, with male literacy at 84.99% and female literacy at 65.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Mukundapur

Mukundapur 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 Mukundapur

Public transport in the Mukundapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Mukundapur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mukundapur is about 49.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mukundapur

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

Health Facilities in Mukundapur

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

FAQs about Mukundapur