Manipur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Manipur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Polba and around 32 km from Chinsura. Akhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manipur is 325150. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.78 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Manipur 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 Manipur

As per Census 2011, Manipur village has a total population of 465 people, consisting of 230 males and 235 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 140 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manipur

Manipur 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 Manipur

Manipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Magra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Manipur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Manipur is about 32 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 Manipur

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

Health Facilities in Manipur

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

FAQs about Manipur