Bandhaipur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Bandhaipur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Khanakul and around 76.5 km from Chinsura. Arunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhaipur is 325889. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.23 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bandhaipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bandhaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhaipur village had a total population of 2,345 people, including 1,205 males and 1,140 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.91%, with male literacy at 72.69% and female literacy at 58.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 968, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhaipur

Bandhaipur 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 Bandhaipur

Bandhaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bandhaipur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bandhaipur is about 76.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhaipur

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

Health Facilities in Bandhaipur

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

FAQs about Bandhaipur