Ilipur - Haripal, Hooghly

Ilipur is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Khamar Chandi and around 34 km from Chinsura. Sripatipurilipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ilipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ilipur is 325431. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.64 hectares and falls under the 712706 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Ilipur

As per Census 2011, Ilipur village has a total population of 2,616 people, consisting of 1,326 males and 1,290 females. The village has 559 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 247 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,821 literate and 795 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 30 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6161,3261,290
Child Population (0–6 yrs)247141106
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,133571562
Scheduled Tribes (ST)301317
Literate Population1,821990831
Illiterate Population795336459

Nearby Villages of Ilipur

Ilipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Purbba MallikpurWest1.12 km
Chak TajpurSouth1.16 km
Jot RadhaballabhNorth1.17 km
ShripatipurEast1.46 km
SandhipurSouth-West1.71 km
SehakhalaSouth-East2.09 km
AnantapurNorth-West2.12 km
PrasadpurNorth2.17 km
KulpaiNorth2.25 km
PatulSouth2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ilipur

Ilipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalikul, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Ilipur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ilipur is about 34 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 Ilipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ilipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Ilipur

Where is Ilipur located?

Ilipur village is located in Haripal Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ilipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ilipur is Sripatipurilipur.

What is the pincode of Ilipur?

The pincode of Ilipur is 712706.

What is the population of Ilipur?

Ilipur has a total population of 2,616, including 1,326 males and 1,290 females.

How many households are there in Ilipur?

There are 559 households in Ilipur.

What is the literacy rate in Ilipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ilipur is 69.61%. Male literacy is 74.66% and female literacy is 64.42%.