Alipur - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Alipur is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Deganga. Chaurasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alipur is 323366. The village covers a total geographical area of 476.62 hectares and falls under the 743424 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Alipur

According to the 2011 Census, Alipur village had a total population of 7,801 people, including 3,912 males and 3,889 females, living in 1,830 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.64%, with male literacy at 76.95% and female literacy at 72.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Alipur

Alipur 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 Alipur

Alipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Alipur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alipur

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

Health Facilities in Alipur

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

FAQs about Alipur