Darbeshpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Darbeshpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Tarakeswar and around 47.2 km from Chinsura. Naitamalpaharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Darbeshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Darbeshpur is 324516. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.7 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Darbeshpur 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 Darbeshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Darbeshpur village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 571 males and 512 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.05%, with male literacy at 73.82% and female literacy at 63.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Darbeshpur

Darbeshpur 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 Darbeshpur

Darbeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Darbeshpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Darbeshpur is about 47.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Darbeshpur

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

Health Facilities in Darbeshpur

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

FAQs about Darbeshpur