Bhonpur - Pandua, Hooghly

Bhonpur is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Pandua and around 40.6 km from Chinsura. Jamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhonpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhonpur is 324755. The village covers a total geographical area of 294.9 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhonpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhonpur village had a total population of 2,410 people, including 1,195 males and 1,215 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.77%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 57.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,229, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 509.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhonpur

Bhonpur 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 Bhonpur

Bhonpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bainchi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Bhonpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhonpur is about 40.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhonpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhonpur

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

FAQs about Bhonpur