Mulgram - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Mulgram is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Polba and around 22 km from Chinsura. Babnan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mulgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulgram is 325267. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.42 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mulgram 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 Mulgram

As per Census 2011, Mulgram village has a total population of 1,544 people, consisting of 788 males and 756 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,021 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 186 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,544788756
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1739182
Scheduled Castes (SC)500248252
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1869393
Literate Population1,021548473
Illiterate Population523240283

Nearby Villages of Mulgram

Mulgram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UttarbabnanSouth-West1.14 km
SarapEast1.22 km
GunpalaNorth-West1.28 km
MusarSouth-East1.34 km
BetaEast1.55 km
DaulatpurEast1.71 km
DanerpurWest1.78 km
NonadangaSouth-East1.92 km
AmriaSouth-West2.05 km
KadiparaSouth2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mulgram

Mulgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 29.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Mulgram is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Mulgram is about 22 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 Mulgram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mulgram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mulgram

Where is Mulgram located?

Mulgram village is located in Polba - Dadpur Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mulgram?

The Gram Panchayat of Mulgram is Babnan.

What is the pincode of Mulgram?

The pincode of Mulgram is 712305.

What is the population of Mulgram?

Mulgram has a total population of 1,544, including 788 males and 756 females.

How many households are there in Mulgram?

There are 332 households in Mulgram.

What is the literacy rate in Mulgram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mulgram is 66.13%. Male literacy is 69.54% and female literacy is 62.57%.