Ektarpur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Ektarpur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from Patuligram and around 29.9 km from Chinsura. Ektarpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ektarpur is 324970. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.92 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ektarpur

As per Census 2011, Ektarpur village has a total population of 2,914 people, consisting of 1,493 males and 1,421 females. The village has 700 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 311 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,689 literate and 1,225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,987 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 389 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ektarpur

Ektarpur 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 Ektarpur

Ektarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Ektarpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ektarpur is about 29.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ektarpur

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

Health Facilities in Ektarpur

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

FAQs about Ektarpur