Uttar Malikapur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Uttar Malikapur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 37.5 km from Chinsura. Somaspur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Malikapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Malikapur is 324635. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.6 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Uttar Malikapur 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 Uttar Malikapur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Malikapur village had a total population of 401 people, including 186 males and 215 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 1,156 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.34%, with male literacy at 82.08% and female literacy at 69.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Malikapur

Uttar Malikapur 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 Uttar Malikapur

Uttar Malikapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Uttar Malikapur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Uttar Malikapur is about 37.5 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 Uttar Malikapur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Malikapur

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

FAQs about Uttar Malikapur