Kotalpur - Jangipara, Hooghly

Kotalpur is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Jangipara and around 46.1 km from Chinsura. Kotalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotalpur is 325734. The village covers a total geographical area of 425.73 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Borgachia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kotalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kotalpur village had a total population of 6,948 people, including 3,484 males and 3,464 females, living in 1,384 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.20%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 73.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotalpur

Kotalpur 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 Kotalpur

Kotalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Borgachia to Kotalpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kotalpur is about 46.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kotalpur

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

FAQs about Kotalpur