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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Hekampur

According to the 2011 Census, Hekampur village had a total population of 900 people, including 447 males and 453 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.21%, with male literacy at 78.71% and female literacy at 77.69%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Hekampur