Atpur - Jangipara, Hooghly

Atpur is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Jangipara and around 44.9 km from Chinsura. Antpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Atpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Atpur is 325746. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.55 hectares and falls under the 712408 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Atpur

As per Census 2011, Atpur village has a total population of 2,623 people, consisting of 1,363 males and 1,260 females. The village has 631 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,957 literate and 666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 940 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Atpur

Atpur 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 Atpur

Atpur 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 31.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Atpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Atpur is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Atpur

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

Health Facilities in Atpur

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

FAQs about Atpur