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

As per Census 2011, Hamidpur village has a total population of 1,164 people, consisting of 599 males and 565 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 802 literate and 362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Hamidpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,164599565
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1517972
Scheduled Castes (SC)904941
Literate Population802430372
Illiterate Population362169193

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NaparaSouth-East0.80 km
ShashipurSouth1.37 km
BudhuriaNorth-East1.55 km
KuliagorWest1.65 km
NimaEast1.70 km
RamchandrapurNorth1.75 km
BahirpurSouth-West2.00 km
BhabagachhiWest2.16 km
MamudpurNorth-West2.28 km
PanchpotaSouth-East2.31 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

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

FAQs about Hamidpur

Where is Hamidpur located?

Hamidpur village is located in Amdanga Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hamidpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hamidpur is Chandigarh.

What is the pincode of Hamidpur?

The pincode of Hamidpur is 743166.

What is the population of Hamidpur?

Hamidpur has a total population of 1,164, including 599 males and 565 females.

How many households are there in Hamidpur?

There are 264 households in Hamidpur.

What is the literacy rate in Hamidpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hamidpur is 68.90%. Male literacy is 71.79% and female literacy is 65.84%.