Shitalpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Shitalpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Arambag and around 69 km from Chinsura. Arandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shitalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shitalpur is 324370. The village covers a total geographical area of 300.36 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Shitalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shitalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shitalpur village had a total population of 3,316 people, including 1,693 males and 1,623 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.39%, with male literacy at 88.41% and female literacy at 76.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 940.

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

Nearby Villages of Shitalpur

Shitalpur 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 Shitalpur

Shitalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Shitalpur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shitalpur is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shitalpur

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

Health Facilities in Shitalpur

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

FAQs about Shitalpur