Ilampur - Pandua, Hooghly

Ilampur is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from Pandua and around 29.5 km from Chinsura. Sarai-tinna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ilampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ilampur is 324786. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.19 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ilampur

According to the 2011 Census, Ilampur village had a total population of 2,866 people, including 1,441 males and 1,425 females, living in 648 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.86%, with male literacy at 83.42% and female literacy at 70.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 979, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 399.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,8661,4411,425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)299144155
Scheduled Castes (SC)979506473
Scheduled Tribes (ST)399187212
Literate Population1,9731,082891
Illiterate Population893359534

Nearby Villages of Ilampur

Ilampur 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)
MahadebpurEast0.80 km
TinnaNorth-West0.91 km
ChautpurWest1.49 km
ThaiparaNorth-East1.51 km
RanagariSouth-West2.04 km
AttiWest2.10 km
KulipukurSouth2.11 km
TorgramNorth2.11 km
Pandua (ct)South-East2.36 km
SimlagarWest2.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ilampur

Ilampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Ilampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ilampur is about 29.5 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 Ilampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ilampur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ilampur 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Ilampur

Where is Ilampur located?

Ilampur village is located in Pandua Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ilampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ilampur is Sarai-tinna.

What is the pincode of Ilampur?

The pincode of Ilampur is 712149.

What is the population of Ilampur?

Ilampur had a total population of 2,866, including 1,441 males and 1,425 females.

How many households are there in Ilampur?

Ilampur had 648 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ilampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ilampur was 76.86%. Male literacy was 83.42% and female literacy was 70.16%.