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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kotalpur

As per Census 2011, Kotalpur village has a total population of 6,948 people, consisting of 3,484 males and 3,464 females. The village has 1,384 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 915 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,718 literate and 2,230 illiterate residents. Additionally, 358 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 296 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,9483,4843,464
Child Population (0–6 yrs)915462453
Scheduled Castes (SC)358181177
Scheduled Tribes (ST)296143153
Literate Population4,7182,5092,209
Illiterate Population2,2309751,255

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HarirampurNorth-West1.35 km
GaneshbatiEast1.53 km
IchhanagariSouth1.61 km
SahapurWest1.76 km
KamdebpurNorth-East1.99 km
ChakpurNorth2.07 km
GhuteghariWest2.11 km
PrasadpurNorth2.22 km
KaparpurNorth-East2.67 km
MatoWest2.68 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

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 >10 km

FAQs about Kotalpur

Where is Kotalpur located?

Kotalpur village is located in Jangipara Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotalpur?

Kotalpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kotalpur?

The pincode of Kotalpur is 711408.

What is the population of Kotalpur?

Kotalpur has a total population of 6,948, including 3,484 males and 3,464 females.

How many households are there in Kotalpur?

There are 1,384 households in Kotalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kotalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotalpur is 67.90%. Male literacy is 72.01% and female literacy is 63.77%.