Kamrai - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kamrai is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from Polba and around 29.7 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamrai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamrai is 325206. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.6 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Kamrai 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 Kamrai

According to the 2011 Census, Kamrai village had a total population of 1,278 people, including 645 males and 633 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.34%, with male literacy at 79.73% and female literacy at 66.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamrai

Kamrai 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 Kamrai

Kamrai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Kamrai is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kamrai is about 29.7 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 Kamrai

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

Health Facilities in Kamrai

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

FAQs about Kamrai