Hanspur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Hanspur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.5 km from Gaighata and around 34.4 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hanspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanspur is 322678. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.16 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Hanspur

As per Census 2011, Hanspur village has a total population of 4,113 people, consisting of 2,154 males and 1,959 females. The village has 933 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 350 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,062 literate and 1,051 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,459 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanspur

Hanspur 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 Hanspur

Hanspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Hanspur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Hanspur is about 34.4 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 Hanspur

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

Health Facilities in Hanspur

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

FAQs about Hanspur