Hamidpur - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Hamidpur is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Amdanga and around 23.8 km from Barasat. Chandigarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hamidpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hamidpur is 323018. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.68 hectares and falls under the 743166 pincode. Naihati is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hamidpur

According to the 2011 Census, Hamidpur village had a total population of 1,164 people, including 599 males and 565 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.17%, with male literacy at 82.69% and female literacy at 75.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Hamidpur

Hamidpur 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 Hamidpur

Hamidpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naihati Jn, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naihati to Hamidpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Hamidpur is about 23.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hamidpur

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

Health Facilities in Hamidpur

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

FAQs about Hamidpur