Bhabanipur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Bhabanipur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Shyampur and around 58.2 km from Howrah. Balichaturi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhabanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhabanipur is 333150. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.39 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Bhabanipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uluberia Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhabanipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhabanipur village had a total population of 2,851 people, including 1,458 males and 1,393 females, living in 630 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.71%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 70.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur 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 Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tmzj, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Bhabanipur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Bhabanipur is about 58.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhabanipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhabanipur

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

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