Arabindapur - Jangipara, Hooghly

Arabindapur is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Jangipara and around 49.2 km from Chinsura. Antpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arabindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arabindapur is 325689. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.8 hectares and falls under the 712404 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arabindapur

As per Census 2011, Arabindapur village has a total population of 1,175 people, consisting of 581 males and 594 females. The village has 281 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,046 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,175581594
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1316764
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,046519527
Literate Population680372308
Illiterate Population495209286

Nearby Villages of Arabindapur

Arabindapur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chaiman ChakWest0.67 km
RaipurEast0.78 km
TarajolSouth1.12 km
AnarbatiNorth-East1.18 km
BinodbatiSouth-West1.28 km
GultiaNorth-West1.37 km
TripanWest1.44 km
NabagramSouth-West1.56 km
Dakshin GultiaWest1.75 km
BamnagarEast1.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arabindapur

Arabindapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Arabindapur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Arabindapur is about 49.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arabindapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Arabindapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Arabindapur

Where is Arabindapur located?

Arabindapur village is located in Jangipara Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arabindapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Arabindapur is Antpur.

What is the pincode of Arabindapur?

The pincode of Arabindapur is 712404.

What is the population of Arabindapur?

Arabindapur has a total population of 1,175, including 581 males and 594 females.

How many households are there in Arabindapur?

There are 281 households in Arabindapur.

What is the literacy rate in Arabindapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arabindapur is 57.87%. Male literacy is 64.03% and female literacy is 51.85%.