Bhimpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Bhimpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Tarakeswar and around 40.1 km from Chinsura. Santoshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimpur is 324470. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.05 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bhimpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Bhimpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhimpur village had a total population of 1,882 people, including 957 males and 925 females, living in 443 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.34%, with male literacy at 95.64% and female literacy at 80.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhimpur

Bhimpur 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 Bhimpur

Bhimpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Bhimpur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhimpur is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhimpur

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

FAQs about Bhimpur