Anantapur Village - Haripal, Hooghly

Anantapur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Khamar Chandi and around 35.8 km from Chinsura. Pyantra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anantapur is 325429. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.66 hectares and falls under the 712706 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Anantapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Anantapur

As per Census 2011, Anantapur village has a total population of 3,119 people, consisting of 1,594 males and 1,525 females. The village has 556 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,271 literate and 848 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,119 1,594 1,525
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 391 199 192
Scheduled Castes (SC) 247 112 135
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 66 32 34
Literate Population 2,271 1,217 1,054
Illiterate Population 848 377 471

Nearby Villages of Anantapur

Anantapur 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PrasadpurNorth-East1.15 km
Purbba MallikpurSouth-East1.22 km
Jot RadhaballabhEast1.34 km
KashipurSouth-West1.58 km
KamalpurNorth-East1.77 km
KulpaiNorth-East1.88 km
PaharpurNorth-West1.89 km
Sipai GachhiWest1.92 km
PanrraNorth1.99 km
IlipurSouth-East2.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Anantapur

Anantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maliya, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Anantapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Anantapur is about 35.8 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 Anantapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Anantapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Anantapur

Where is Anantapur located?

Anantapur village is located in Haripal Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Anantapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Anantapur is Pyantra.

What is the pincode of Anantapur?

The pincode of Anantapur is 712706.

What is the population of Anantapur?

Anantapur has a total population of 3,119, including 1,594 males and 1,525 females.

How many households are there in Anantapur?

There are 556 households in Anantapur.

What is the literacy rate in Anantapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Anantapur is 72.81%. Male literacy is 76.35% and female literacy is 69.11%.