Kadampur - Santipur, Nadia

Kadampur is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 25.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Babla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadampur is 321958. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.39 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kadampur

According to the 2011 Census, Kadampur village had a total population of 2,001 people, including 1,037 males and 964 females, living in 458 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 77.68% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0011,037964
Child Population (0–6 yrs)218114104
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,357698659
Scheduled Tribes (ST)945
Literate Population1,305717588
Illiterate Population696320376

Nearby Villages of Kadampur

Kadampur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BathnaNorth-West1.12 km
Beharia (ct)South-West1.79 km
ArbaldaNorth-East2.02 km
Ghoralia (ct)West2.04 km
MollaberNorth2.15 km
Chhota Ranaghat (p)North-West2.58 km
BahadurpurNorth2.65 km
KanakholaNorth-West2.69 km
GhoshraSouth-West2.79 km
NidhkurNorth-East2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadampur

Public transport in the Kadampur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathna Krittibas Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Kadampur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kadampur is about 25.9 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 Kadampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kadampur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kadampur

Where is Kadampur located?

Kadampur village is located in Santipur Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kadampur is Babla.

What is the pincode of Kadampur?

The pincode of Kadampur is 741404.

What is the population of Kadampur?

Kadampur had a total population of 2,001, including 1,037 males and 964 females.

How many households are there in Kadampur?

Kadampur had 458 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kadampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadampur was 73.19%. Male literacy was 77.68% and female literacy was 68.37%.