Kamalpur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kamalpur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Shyampur and around 59.2 km from Howrah. Kamalpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalpur is 333129. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.61 hectares and falls under the 711301 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kamalpur

As per Census 2011, Kamalpur village has a total population of 2,643 people, consisting of 1,350 males and 1,293 females. The village has 665 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 235 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,072 literate and 571 illiterate residents. Additionally, 102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalpur

Kamalpur 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 Kamalpur

Kamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tmzj, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kamalpur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kamalpur is about 59.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalpur

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

FAQs about Kamalpur