Polba - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Polba is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Chinsura. Polba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Polba is 325116. The village covers a total geographical area of 604.45 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bandel is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Polba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chunchura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Polba

According to the 2011 Census, Polba village had a total population of 6,626 people, including 3,333 males and 3,293 females, living in 1,596 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.41%, with male literacy at 84.03% and female literacy at 70.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,199, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,101.

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

Nearby Villages of Polba

Polba 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 Polba

Polba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Magra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bandel to Polba is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Polba is about 14.4 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 Polba

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

Health Facilities in Polba

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

FAQs about Polba