Hamidpur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Hamidpur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Polba and around 27.5 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamidpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamidpur is 325210. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.23 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Hamidpur 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 Hamidpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hamidpur village had a total population of 884 people, including 447 males and 437 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.26%, with male literacy at 78.88% and female literacy at 63.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Hamidpur

Hamidpur 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 Hamidpur

Hamidpur 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 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Hamidpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Hamidpur is about 27.5 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 Hamidpur

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

Health Facilities in Hamidpur

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

FAQs about Hamidpur