Ichhapur - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Ichhapur is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Jagatballavpur and around 34.3 km from Howrah. Shialdanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapur is 332740. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.36 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Ichhapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ichhapur

As per Census 2011, Ichhapur village has a total population of 2,954 people, consisting of 1,544 males and 1,410 females. The village has 691 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,289 literate and 665 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhapur

Ichhapur 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 Ichhapur

Ichhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Ichhapur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ichhapur is about 34.3 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 Ichhapur

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

Health Facilities in Ichhapur

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

FAQs about Ichhapur