Ichhanagari - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Ichhanagari is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Jagatballavpur and around 22.9 km from Howrah. Jagatballavpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhanagari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhanagari is 332700. The village covers a total geographical area of 442.8 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Ichhanagari

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhanagari village had a total population of 4,474 people, including 2,288 males and 2,186 females, living in 786 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.40%, with male literacy at 86.25% and female literacy at 76.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhanagari

Ichhanagari 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 Ichhanagari

Ichhanagari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Ichhanagari is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ichhanagari is about 22.9 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 Ichhanagari

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

Health Facilities in Ichhanagari

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

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