Alampur - Sankrail, Howrah

Alampur is a village situated in the Sankrail subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Sankrail and around 12.7 km from Howrah. Mashila serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alampur is 332852. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.89 hectares and falls under the 711404 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Alampur

As per Census 2011, Alampur village has a total population of 4,188 people, consisting of 2,182 males and 2,006 females. The village has 1,063 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 448 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,073 literate and 1,115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 885 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Alampur

Alampur 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 Alampur

Alampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Alampur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Alampur is about 12.7 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 Alampur

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

Health Facilities in Alampur

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

FAQs about Alampur