Bandipur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Bandipur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Khanakul and around 32.2 km from Chinsura. Kishorepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandipur is 325809. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.96 hectares and falls under the 712617 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bandipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bandipur village had a total population of 3,090 people, including 1,592 males and 1,498 females, living in 707 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.00%, with male literacy at 90.43% and female literacy at 70.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandipur

Bandipur 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 Bandipur

Bandipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Bandipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bandipur is about 32.2 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 Bandipur

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

Health Facilities in Bandipur

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

FAQs about Bandipur