Laskarpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Laskarpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Tarakeswar and around 51.9 km from Chinsura. Talpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Laskarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Laskarpur is 324453. The village covers a total geographical area of 208 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Laskarpur 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 Laskarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Laskarpur village had a total population of 3,587 people, including 1,796 males and 1,791 females, living in 838 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.20%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 76.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Laskarpur

Laskarpur 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 Laskarpur

Laskarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Laskarpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Laskarpur is about 51.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Laskarpur

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

Health Facilities in Laskarpur

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

FAQs about Laskarpur