Prasadpur - Pandua, Hooghly

Prasadpur is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Pandua and around 26.6 km from Chinsura. Rameswarpur-gopalnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prasadpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prasadpur is 324827. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.77 hectares and falls under the 712152 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Prasadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Prasadpur village had a total population of 3,018 people, including 1,506 males and 1,512 females, living in 677 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.80%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 68.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 936, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 614.

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

Nearby Villages of Prasadpur

Prasadpur 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 Prasadpur

Prasadpur 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 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Prasadpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Prasadpur is about 26.6 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 Prasadpur

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

Health Facilities in Prasadpur

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

FAQs about Prasadpur