Hamidpur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Hamidpur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 74.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamidpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamidpur is 316067. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.08 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Hamidpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hamidpur village had a total population of 640 people, including 322 males and 318 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.98%, with male literacy at 70.76% and female literacy at 58.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Hamidpur

Hamidpur 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 Hamidpur

Hamidpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khaltipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Hamidpur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Hamidpur is about 74.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hamidpur

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

Health Facilities in Hamidpur

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

FAQs about Hamidpur