Basudebpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Basudebpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Tarakeswar and around 42.1 km from Chinsura. Baligori-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Basudebpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basudebpur is 324474. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.12 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Basudebpur

According to the 2011 Census, Basudebpur village had a total population of 1,012 people, including 516 males and 496 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.92%, with male literacy at 93.95% and female literacy at 73.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Basudebpur

Basudebpur 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 Basudebpur

Public transport in the Basudebpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Basudebpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Basudebpur is about 42.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basudebpur

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

Health Facilities in Basudebpur

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

FAQs about Basudebpur