Ichhapur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Ichhapur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ghurisha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapur is 317984. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.98 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Ichhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhapur village had a total population of 2,867 people, including 1,459 males and 1,408 females, living in 636 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.55%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 71.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 742.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhapur

Ichhapur 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 Ichhapur

Ichhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ichhapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ichhapur is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichhapur

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

Health Facilities in Ichhapur

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

FAQs about Ichhapur