Musar - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Musar is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Polba and around 23.1 km from Chinsura. Harit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musar is 325272. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Musar 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 Musar

According to the 2011 Census, Musar village had a total population of 1,117 people, including 582 males and 535 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.98%, with male literacy at 95.75% and female literacy at 94.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Musar

Musar 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 Musar

Public transport in the Musar 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 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Musar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Musar is about 23.1 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 Musar

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

Health Facilities in Musar

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

FAQs about Musar