Ichhlampur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ichhlampur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Bongaon and around 45.1 km from Barasat. Chawberia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhlampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhlampur is 322666. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.27 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Ichhlampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bangaon Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ichhlampur

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhlampur village had a total population of 6,886 people, including 3,532 males and 3,354 females, living in 1,626 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.91%, with male literacy at 87.52% and female literacy at 80.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,643, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 648.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhlampur

Ichhlampur 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 Ichhlampur

Ichhlampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Ichhlampur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ichhlampur is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichhlampur

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

Health Facilities in Ichhlampur

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

FAQs about Ichhlampur