Kamalpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Kamalpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 41.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalpur is 317998. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.26 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalpur village had a total population of 471 people, including 229 males and 242 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.68%, with male literacy at 62.76% and female literacy at 52.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 192.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalpur

Kamalpur 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 Kamalpur

Kamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kamalpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kamalpur is about 41.4 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 Kamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalpur

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

FAQs about Kamalpur