Kapashtikri - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kapashtikri is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Polba and around 18.5 km from Chinsura. Akhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kapashtikri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kapashtikri is 325146. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.15 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kapashtikri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kapashtikri

As per Census 2011, Kapashtikri village has a total population of 1,041 people, consisting of 531 males and 510 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 851 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kapashtikri

Kapashtikri 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 Kapashtikri

Kapashtikri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talandu, 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 Kapashtikri is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kapashtikri is about 18.5 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 Kapashtikri

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

Health Facilities in Kapashtikri

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

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