Serpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Serpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 17.6 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Serpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Serpur is 324604. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.45 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Serpur 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 Serpur

According to the 2011 Census, Serpur village had a total population of 933 people, including 462 males and 471 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.14%, with male literacy at 82.39% and female literacy at 69.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 553, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Serpur

Serpur 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 Serpur

Serpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, 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 Serpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Serpur is about 17.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Serpur

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

Health Facilities in Serpur

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

FAQs about Serpur