Haur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Haur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from Polba and around 28.1 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Haur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Haur is 325211. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.57 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Haur 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 Haur

As per Census 2011, Haur village has a total population of 1,642 people, consisting of 833 males and 809 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,119 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 817 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Haur

Haur 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 Haur

Haur 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 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Haur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Haur is about 28.1 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 Haur

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

Health Facilities in Haur

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

FAQs about Haur