Hamzapur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Hamzapur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 52.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamzapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamzapur is 310565. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.31 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Hamzapur

As per Census 2011, Hamzapur village has a total population of 781 people, consisting of 410 males and 371 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 474 literate and 307 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Hamzapur

Hamzapur 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 Hamzapur

Hamzapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Hamzapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Hamzapur is about 52.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hamzapur

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

Health Facilities in Hamzapur

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

FAQs about Hamzapur