Kamalapur - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Kamalapur is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 50.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Chanderghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalapur is 321198. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.71 hectares and falls under the 741160 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kamalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalapur village had a total population of 148 people, including 80 males and 68 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.94%, with male literacy at 56.94% and female literacy at 45.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107.

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 Population1488068
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19811
Scheduled Castes (SC)1075849
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population674126
Illiterate Population813942

Nearby Villages of Kamalapur

Kamalapur 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)
MejpotaSouth-West2.02 km
DhopahatNorth-West2.16 km
PuthimariEast2.86 km
SibpurSouth2.87 km
ChanderghatNorth-East3.07 km
Chak HanspukuriaNorth3.21 km
DhapariaWest3.48 km
HatisalaSouth-East4.21 km
KushtiaNorth-West4.23 km
RadhanagarSouth-West4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamalapur

Kamalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Kamalapur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kamalapur is about 50.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kamalapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kamalapur

Where is Kamalapur located?

Kamalapur village is located in Tehatta - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kamalapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamalapur is Chanderghat.

What is the pincode of Kamalapur?

The pincode of Kamalapur is 741160.

What is the population of Kamalapur?

Kamalapur had a total population of 148, including 80 males and 68 females.

How many households are there in Kamalapur?

Kamalapur had 34 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kamalapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamalapur was 51.94%. Male literacy was 56.94% and female literacy was 45.61%.