Shyampur - Pursura, Hooghly

Shyampur is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Pursura and around 47.3 km from Chinsura. Shyampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyampur is 324437. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.74 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Shyampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Shyampur

According to the 2011 Census, Shyampur village had a total population of 6,719 people, including 3,456 males and 3,263 females, living in 1,501 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.01%, with male literacy at 83.57% and female literacy at 72.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Shyampur

Shyampur 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 Shyampur

Shyampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Shyampur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Shyampur is about 47.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shyampur

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

Health Facilities in Shyampur

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

FAQs about Shyampur