Podpara

Podpara is a village located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Belmuri is the gram panchayat of Podpara village.

Here you can discover what makes Podpara unique in its vibrant Dhaniakhali-Hugli region. You’ll see Podpara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Podpara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Podpara is 324725. The village spans a total geographical area of 54.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712302. Tarakeswar is nearest town to Podpara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Podpara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Podpara

Population of Podpara

According to the 2011 Census, Podpara has a total population of about 444, with approximately 246 males and 198 females. The sex ratio is around 804 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 175 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 86.04%, with male literacy at about 87.80% and female literacy near 83.84%. There are around 129 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Podpara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Podpara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Podpara. As per the 2011 stats, Podpara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Podpara

Knowing the nearby villages of Podpara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Podpara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Podpara