Sardarpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Sardarpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Tarakeswar and around 39.2 km from Chinsura. Baligori-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sardarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sardarpur is 324485. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.1 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sardarpur 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 Sardarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sardarpur village had a total population of 709 people, including 351 males and 358 females, living in 169 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.68%, with male literacy at 70.23% and female literacy at 55.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 176, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population709351358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824240
Scheduled Castes (SC)1769086
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1657095
Literate Population393217176
Illiterate Population316134182

Nearby Villages of Sardarpur

Sardarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KanaipurSouth-West0.87 km
BagbariNorth-West0.98 km
HarishpurEast1.00 km
Bahir KhandaSouth1.09 km
RadhanagarNorth-East1.64 km
JigraSouth-East1.87 km
BaliaEast1.90 km
JaynagarSouth-West1.94 km
MadpurNorth2.06 km
NazirpurNorth-West2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sardarpur

Sardarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Sardarpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sardarpur is about 39.2 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 Sardarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sardarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sardarpur

Where is Sardarpur located?

Sardarpur village is located in Tarakeswar Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sardarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sardarpur is Baligori-ii.

What is the pincode of Sardarpur?

The pincode of Sardarpur is 712410.

What is the population of Sardarpur?

Sardarpur had a total population of 709, including 351 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Sardarpur?

Sardarpur had 169 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sardarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sardarpur was 62.68%. Male literacy was 70.23% and female literacy was 55.35%.