Islampur - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Islampur is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Jagatballavpur and around 23.8 km from Howrah. Islampur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Islampur is 332765. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.97 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Islampur

According to the 2011 Census, Islampur village had a total population of 7,813 people, including 4,021 males and 3,792 females, living in 1,661 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.49%, with male literacy at 80.15% and female literacy at 70.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Islampur

Islampur 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 Islampur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Islampur. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Islampur is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Islampur is about 23.8 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 Islampur

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

Health Facilities in Islampur

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

FAQs about Islampur