Alipur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Alipur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from Polba and around 26.2 km from Chinsura. Makalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alipur is 325235. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.33 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Alipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alipur

As per Census 2011, Alipur village has a total population of 2,849 people, consisting of 1,479 males and 1,370 females. The village has 591 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,890 literate and 959 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alipur

Alipur 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 Alipur

Alipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Alipur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Alipur is about 26.2 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 Alipur

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

Health Facilities in Alipur

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

FAQs about Alipur