Ichhapur - Chakdah, Nadia

Ichhapur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 35.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapur is 322265. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.63 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ichhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhapur village had a total population of 2,349 people, including 1,231 males and 1,118 females, living in 514 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.65%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 67.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 126, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 674.

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 Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakda to Ichhapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ichhapur is about 35.9 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 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:

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