Ballabhpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ballabhpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Bongaon and around 50.4 km from Barasat. Kalupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ballabhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ballabhpur is 322574. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.96 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bongoan is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Bangaon Dakshin 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 1,268 people, including 668 males and 600 females, living in 307 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.25%, with male literacy at 87.21% and female literacy at 72.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 689, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongoan to Ballabhpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ballabhpur is about 50.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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