Kedarpur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Kedarpur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Khanakul and around 83.7 km from Chinsura. Arunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kedarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedarpur is 325858. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.13 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kedarpur 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 Kedarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kedarpur village had a total population of 1,692 people, including 847 males and 845 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.92%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 73.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Kedarpur

Kedarpur 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 Kedarpur

Kedarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kedarpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kedarpur is about 83.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kedarpur

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

Health Facilities in Kedarpur

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

FAQs about Kedarpur