Sirijpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Sirijpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 39.9 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sirijpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sirijpur is 324551. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.04 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sirijpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Sirijpur

As per Census 2011, Sirijpur village has a total population of 687 people, consisting of 348 males and 339 females. The village has 166 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 442 literate and 245 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sirijpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sirijpur

Sirijpur 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 Sirijpur

Sirijpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Sirijpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sirijpur is about 39.9 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 Sirijpur

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

Health Facilities in Sirijpur

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

FAQs about Sirijpur