Madpur - Serampur Uttarpara, Hooghly

Madpur is a village situated in the Serampur Uttarpara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Serampur and around 24.5 km from Chinsura. Rajyadharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madpur is 325569. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.11 hectares and falls under the 712203 pincode. Sirampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Madpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sreerampur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Madpur

According to the 2011 Census, Madpur village had a total population of 815 people, including 423 males and 392 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.24%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 64.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 655, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Madpur

Madpur 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 Madpur

Madpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Serampore, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirampur to Madpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Madpur is about 24.5 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 Madpur

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

Health Facilities in Madpur

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

FAQs about Madpur