Ichhpur - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Ichhpur is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Polba and around 14.3 km from Chinsura. Harit serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhpur is 325288. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.4 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ichhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhpur village had a total population of 479 people, including 238 males and 241 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.12%, with male literacy at 59.17% and female literacy at 40.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhpur

Ichhpur 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 Ichhpur

Public transport in the Ichhpur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Ichhpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ichhpur is about 14.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichhpur

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

Health Facilities in Ichhpur

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

FAQs about Ichhpur