Prasadpur

Prasadpur is a village located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.1km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 21.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Akhna is the gram panchayat of Prasadpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Prasadpur unique in its vibrant Polba Dadpur-Hugli region. You’ll see Prasadpur’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 Prasadpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Prasadpur is 325154. The village spans a total geographical area of 172.8 hectares. Chinsurah is nearest town to Prasadpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Prasadpur 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 Saptagram 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 Prasadpur

Population of Prasadpur

According to the 2011 Census, Prasadpur has a total population of about 2,339, with approximately 1,193 males and 1,146 females. The sex ratio is around 960 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 252 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 996 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 3. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.43%, with male literacy at about 78.79% and female literacy near 59.69%. There are around 533 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Prasadpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Prasadpur

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

Nearby Villages of Prasadpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Prasadpur