Depara - Pandua, Hooghly

Depara is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from Pandua and around 29.1 km from Chinsura. Lchhobadaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Depara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Depara is 324881. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.01 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Depara

According to the 2011 Census, Depara village had a total population of 2,214 people, including 1,095 males and 1,119 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 79.66% and female literacy at 64.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 973, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Depara

Depara 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 Depara

Depara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Depara is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Depara is about 29.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Depara

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

Health Facilities in Depara

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

FAQs about Depara