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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bandipur village has a total population of 3,090 people, consisting of 1,592 males and 1,498 females. The village has 707 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 348 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,221 literate and 869 illiterate residents. Additionally, 584 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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