Ballabhpur - Chakdah, Nadia

Ballabhpur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hingnara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballabhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballabhpur is 322287. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.03 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ballabhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haringhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ballabhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ballabhpur village had a total population of 1,519 people, including 793 males and 726 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.92%, with male literacy at 82.96% and female literacy at 68.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,156, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Ballabhpur

Ballabhpur 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 Ballabhpur

Ballabhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Ballabhpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ballabhpur is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ballabhpur

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

Health Facilities in Ballabhpur

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

FAQs about Ballabhpur