Bhabanipur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Bhabanipur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from Polba and around 23 km from Chinsura. Babnan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhabanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhabanipur is 325244. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.19 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bhabanipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Bhabanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhabanipur village had a total population of 1,203 people, including 590 males and 613 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.72%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 65.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur 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 Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Porabazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Bhabanipur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhabanipur is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhabanipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhabanipur

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

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