Ishta - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Ishta is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.1 km from Polba and around 29.9 km from Chinsura. Makalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ishta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ishta is 325255. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.82 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Ishta 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 Ishta

According to the 2011 Census, Ishta village had a total population of 999 people, including 527 males and 472 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.73%, with male literacy at 71.07% and female literacy at 50.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

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

Nearby Villages of Ishta

Ishta 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 Ishta

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ishta. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Ishta is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ishta is about 29.9 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 Ishta

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

Health Facilities in Ishta

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

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