Sheapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Sheapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 40.5 km from Chinsura. Bhastara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sheapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sheapur is 324665. The village covers a total geographical area of 42.07 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sheapur 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 Sheapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sheapur village had a total population of 676 people, including 368 males and 308 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.89%, with male literacy at 85.93% and female literacy at 68.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 270, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Sheapur

Sheapur 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 Sheapur

Sheapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhapandanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Sheapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sheapur is about 40.5 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 Sheapur

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

Health Facilities in Sheapur

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

FAQs about Sheapur