Baikunthapur - Pandua, Hooghly

Baikunthapur is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Pandua and around 13 km from Chinsura. Lchhobadaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baikunthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikunthapur is 324884. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.98 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Baikunthapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baikunthapur

As per Census 2011, Baikunthapur village has a total population of 411 people, consisting of 217 males and 194 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 233 literate and 178 illiterate residents. Additionally, 184 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 123 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baikunthapur

Baikunthapur 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 Baikunthapur

Baikunthapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Baikunthapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Baikunthapur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baikunthapur

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

Health Facilities in Baikunthapur

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

FAQs about Baikunthapur