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

As per Census 2011, Laskarpur village has a total population of 3,587 people, consisting of 1,796 males and 1,791 females. The village has 838 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,664 literate and 923 illiterate residents. Additionally, 652 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Laskarpur are given below:

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