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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kamrai village has a total population of 1,278 people, consisting of 645 males and 633 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 861 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 522 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamrai are given below:

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