Bakkeshwar - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Bakkeshwar is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Polba and around 29.7 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakkeshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakkeshwar is 325203. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.26 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Bakkeshwar 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 Bakkeshwar

As per Census 2011, Bakkeshwar village has a total population of 1,083 people, consisting of 539 males and 544 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 714 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 468 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakkeshwar

Bakkeshwar 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 Bakkeshwar

Bakkeshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Bakkeshwar is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bakkeshwar is about 29.7 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 Bakkeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Bakkeshwar

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

FAQs about Bakkeshwar