Dampur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Dampur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Polba and around 28.8 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dampur is 325212. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.76 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dampur

According to the 2011 Census, Dampur village had a total population of 946 people, including 480 males and 466 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.71%, with male literacy at 95.90% and female literacy at 89.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Dampur

Dampur 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 Dampur

Dampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Dampur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dampur is about 28.8 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 Dampur

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

Health Facilities in Dampur

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

FAQs about Dampur