Shyampur - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Shyampur is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Jagatballavpur and around 27.9 km from Howrah. Shankarhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyampur is 332727. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.18 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Shyampur 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 Shyampur

According to the 2011 Census, Shyampur village had a total population of 2,535 people, including 1,318 males and 1,217 females, living in 490 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.68%, with male literacy at 59.14% and female literacy at 49.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,943.

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 Abada, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Shyampur is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Shyampur is about 27.9 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 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