Kamalapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Kamalapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Bongaon and around 63.6 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalapur is 322546. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.46 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kamalapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalapur village had a total population of 2,102 people, including 1,102 males and 1,000 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.67%, with male literacy at 81.83% and female literacy at 71.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalapur

Kamalapur 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 Kamalapur

Kamalapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Kamalapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kamalapur is about 63.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamalapur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalapur

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

FAQs about Kamalapur