Daspur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Daspur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Khanakul and around 81.4 km from Chinsura. Balipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daspur is 325878. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.72 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Daspur 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 Daspur

According to the 2011 Census, Daspur village had a total population of 2,855 people, including 1,507 males and 1,348 females, living in 655 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 87.22% and female literacy at 70.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Daspur

Daspur 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 Daspur

Daspur 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 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Daspur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Daspur is about 81.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daspur

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

Health Facilities in Daspur

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

FAQs about Daspur