Uttarbabnan - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Uttarbabnan is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from Polba and around 24.2 km from Chinsura. Babnan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttarbabnan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttarbabnan is 325261. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.64 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Uttarbabnan 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 Uttarbabnan

As per Census 2011, Uttarbabnan village has a total population of 5,135 people, consisting of 2,670 males and 2,465 females. The village has 1,103 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 556 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,619 literate and 1,516 illiterate residents. Additionally, 829 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 448 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttarbabnan

Uttarbabnan 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 Uttarbabnan

Public transport in the Uttarbabnan 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 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Uttarbabnan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Uttarbabnan is about 24.2 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 Uttarbabnan

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

Health Facilities in Uttarbabnan

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

FAQs about Uttarbabnan