Madpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Madpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Tarakeswar and around 39 km from Chinsura. Baligori-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madpur is 324488. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.93 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Madpur 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 Madpur

As per Census 2011, Madpur village has a total population of 2,350 people, consisting of 1,203 males and 1,147 females. The village has 527 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,509 literate and 841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 876 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 327 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Madpur

Madpur 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 Madpur

Madpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshswar to Madpur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Madpur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madpur

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

Health Facilities in Madpur

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

FAQs about Madpur