Anantapur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Anantapur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Polba and around 27.2 km from Chinsura. Dadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Anantapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anantapur is 325226. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.31 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Anantapur

According to the 2011 Census, Anantapur village had a total population of 659 people, including 338 males and 321 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.50%, with male literacy at 70.95% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 390, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Anantapur

Anantapur 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 Anantapur

Anantapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Anantapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Anantapur is about 27.2 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 Anantapur

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

Health Facilities in Anantapur

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

FAQs about Anantapur