Shyamgram - Arambag, Hooghly

Shyamgram is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Arambag and around 59.8 km from Chinsura. Harinkhola-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyamgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyamgram is 324348. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.16 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Shyamgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shyamgram

According to the 2011 Census, Shyamgram village had a total population of 2,586 people, including 1,297 males and 1,289 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.39%, with male literacy at 89.97% and female literacy at 74.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 925, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Shyamgram

Shyamgram 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 Shyamgram

Shyamgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 Shyamgram is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shyamgram is about 59.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shyamgram

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

Health Facilities in Shyamgram

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

FAQs about Shyamgram