Hamjampur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Hamjampur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Patuligram and around 30.4 km from Chinsura. Ektarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamjampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamjampur is 324960. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.06 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Hamjampur

According to the 2011 Census, Hamjampur village had a total population of 805 people, including 402 males and 403 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.64%, with male literacy at 76.99% and female literacy at 54.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 411, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

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

Nearby Villages of Hamjampur

Hamjampur 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 Hamjampur

Hamjampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. 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 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Hamjampur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Hamjampur is about 30.4 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 Hamjampur

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

Health Facilities in Hamjampur

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

FAQs about Hamjampur