Paschim Banpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Paschim Banpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 41 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Banpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Banpur is 324556. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.51 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Paschim Banpur 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 Paschim Banpur

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Banpur village had a total population of 427 people, including 205 males and 222 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,083 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.73%, with male literacy at 89.73% and female literacy at 80.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Banpur

Paschim Banpur 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 Paschim Banpur

Paschim Banpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Paschim Banpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Paschim Banpur is about 41 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 Paschim Banpur

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Banpur

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

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