Hekampur - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Hekampur is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Amdanga and around 21.8 km from Barasat. Taraberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hekampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hekampur is 323026. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.39 hectares and falls under the 743166 pincode. Kanchrapara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Hekampur

As per Census 2011, Hekampur village has a total population of 900 people, consisting of 447 males and 453 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 621 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population900447453
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1064363
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population621318303
Illiterate Population279129150

Nearby Villages of Hekampur

Hekampur 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)
PadmanavpurSouth0.86 km
PrabhakarkatiNorth-West0.93 km
RautaraWest1.37 km
ChankiaNorth-West1.67 km
KomarduniSouth1.77 km
KharuEast1.95 km
PanchpotaNorth1.96 km
ChandigorNorth-East1.98 km
KuchiaparaEast2.06 km
ShashipurNorth-West2.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hekampur

Hekampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. 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 17.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanchrapara to Hekampur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Hekampur is about 21.8 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 Hekampur

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

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

Health Facilities in Hekampur

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

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

FAQs about Hekampur

Where is Hekampur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Hekampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Hekampur is Taraberia.

What is the pincode of Hekampur?

The pincode of Hekampur is 743166.

What is the population of Hekampur?

Hekampur has a total population of 900, including 447 males and 453 females.

How many households are there in Hekampur?

There are 212 households in Hekampur.

What is the literacy rate in Hekampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hekampur is 69.00%. Male literacy is 71.14% and female literacy is 66.89%.