Hulaspur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Hulaspur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 25.4 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Dangapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulaspur is 314885. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.84 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Berhampore is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Hulaspur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Hulaspur

As per Census 2011, Hulaspur village has a total population of 2,499 people, consisting of 1,268 males and 1,231 females. The village has 609 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,219 literate and 1,280 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hulaspur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4991,2681,231
Child Population (0–6 yrs)303146157
Literate Population1,219624595
Illiterate Population1,280644636

Nearby Villages of Hulaspur

Hulaspur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RampurSouth-West1.22 km
ChandpurEast1.93 km
DharmmapurNorth-West2.19 km
HasenpurSouth-East2.24 km
Purba GobindapurSouth-West2.26 km
DangaparaEast2.30 km
MaheswarpuriNorth-East3.03 km
KanksaWest3.15 km
Char ChatraNorth3.24 km
BatiSouth-East3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hulaspur

Hulaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Hulaspur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Hulaspur is about 25.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulaspur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Hulaspur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hulaspur

Where is Hulaspur located?

Hulaspur village is located in Murshidabad Jiaganj Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hulaspur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hulaspur is Dangapara.

What is the pincode of Hulaspur?

The pincode of Hulaspur is 742164.

What is the population of Hulaspur?

Hulaspur has a total population of 2,499, including 1,268 males and 1,231 females.

How many households are there in Hulaspur?

There are 609 households in Hulaspur.

What is the literacy rate in Hulaspur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hulaspur is 48.78%. Male literacy is 49.21% and female literacy is 48.33%.