Derui - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Derui is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Polba and around 14.8 km from Chinsura. Harit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Derui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Derui is 325287. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.2 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Derui

According to the 2011 Census, Derui village had a total population of 730 people, including 367 males and 363 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.72%, with male literacy at 73.41% and female literacy at 59.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 702.

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

Nearby Villages of Derui

Derui 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 Derui

Public transport in the Derui is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Derui is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Derui is about 14.8 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 Derui

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

Health Facilities in Derui

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

FAQs about Derui