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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Asanpur (P)

As per Census 2011, Asanpur (P) village has a total population of 576 people, consisting of 309 males and 267 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 84 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 376 literate and 200 illiterate residents. Additionally, 443 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 66 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Asanpur (P) are given below:

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)