Hamdampur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Hamdampur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 8.9 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Prasadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamdampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamdampur is 314846. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.67 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Hamdampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Hamdampur

According to the 2011 Census, Hamdampur village had a total population of 603 people, including 298 males and 305 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.05%, with male literacy at 76.36% and female literacy at 69.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 64, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Hamdampur

Hamdampur 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 Hamdampur

Hamdampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Hamdampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Hamdampur is about 8.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hamdampur

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

Health Facilities in Hamdampur

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

FAQs about Hamdampur