Prasadpur - Haripal, Hooghly

Prasadpur 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 35.1 km from Chinsura. Pyantra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prasadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prasadpur is 325433. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.97 hectares and falls under the 712223 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Prasadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Prasadpur village had a total population of 1,019 people, including 488 males and 531 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,088 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.92%, with male literacy at 75.90% and female literacy at 72.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Prasadpur

Prasadpur 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 Prasadpur

Prasadpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nalikul, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Prasadpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Prasadpur is about 35.1 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 Prasadpur

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

Health Facilities in Prasadpur

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

FAQs about Prasadpur