Podpara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Podpara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Podpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Podpara is 324725. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.4 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Podpara 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 Podpara

According to the 2011 Census, Podpara village had a total population of 444 people, including 246 males and 198 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.05%, with male literacy at 94.32% and female literacy at 89.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Podpara

Podpara 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 Podpara

Podpara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Podpara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Podpara is about 32 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 Podpara

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

Health Facilities in Podpara

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

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