Asanpur (P) - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Asanpur (P) is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 20.2 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Mukundabagh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asanpur (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asanpur (P) is 314915. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.8 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj Azimgan is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Asanpur (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Asanpur (P)

According to the 2011 Census, Asanpur (P) village had a total population of 576 people, including 309 males and 267 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.42%, with male literacy at 80.68% and female literacy at 71.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 443, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Asanpur (P)

Asanpur (P) 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 Asanpur (P)

Asanpur (P) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gosaingram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj Azimgan to Asanpur (P) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Asanpur (P) is about 20.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asanpur (P)

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

Health Facilities in Asanpur (P)

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

FAQs about Asanpur (P)