Helan - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Helan is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Khanakul and around 73.9 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Helan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Helan is 325872. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.74 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Helan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Helan

As per Census 2011, Helan village has a total population of 3,627 people, consisting of 1,829 males and 1,798 females. The village has 812 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,739 literate and 888 illiterate residents. Additionally, 450 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Helan

Helan 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 Helan

Helan 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 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Helan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Helan is about 73.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Helan

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

Health Facilities in Helan

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

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