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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ilampur

As per Census 2011, Ilampur village has a total population of 2,866 people, consisting of 1,441 males and 1,425 females. The village has 648 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 299 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,973 literate and 893 illiterate residents. Additionally, 979 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 2,866, including 1,441 males and 1,425 females.

How many households are there in Ilampur?

There are 648 households in Ilampur.

What is the literacy rate in Ilampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ilampur is 68.84%. Male literacy is 75.09% and female literacy is 62.53%.