Ichhapur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Ichhapur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from Shyampur and around 45.3 km from Howrah. Dhandali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapur is 333165. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.47 hectares and falls under the 711405 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ichhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhapur village had a total population of 3,120 people, including 1,584 males and 1,536 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.02%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 76.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Ichhapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ichhapur is about 45.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 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