Uttar Sankarpur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Uttar Sankarpur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 39.5 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Sankarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Sankarpur is 324660. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.43 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Uttar Sankarpur 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 Sankarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Sankarpur village had a total population of 1,090 people, including 552 males and 538 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.39%, with male literacy at 79.96% and female literacy at 68.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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 Sankarpur

Uttar Sankarpur 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 Sankarpur

Uttar Sankarpur 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 Uttar Sankarpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Uttar Sankarpur is about 39.5 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 Sankarpur

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Sankarpur

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 Sankarpur village are given below:

FAQs about Uttar Sankarpur