Lalpur - Haripal, Hooghly

Lalpur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Khamar Chandi and around 31.3 km from Chinsura. Bandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lalpur is 325389. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.1 hectares and falls under the 712405 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lalpur

As per Census 2011, Lalpur village has a total population of 2,291 people, consisting of 1,163 males and 1,128 females. The village has 548 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,855 literate and 436 illiterate residents. Additionally, 451 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Lalpur

Lalpur 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 Lalpur

Lalpur 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 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Lalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Lalpur is about 31.3 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 Lalpur

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

Health Facilities in Lalpur

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

FAQs about Lalpur