Ichhapur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Ichhapur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Gaighata and around 36 km from Barasat. Ichapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ichhapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ichhapur is 322707. The village covers a total geographical area of 375.95 hectares and falls under the 743252 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Ichhapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ichhapur village had a total population of 5,999 people, including 3,090 males and 2,909 females, living in 1,481 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.39%, with male literacy at 89.64% and female literacy at 80.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,234, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Ichhapur

Ichhapur 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 Ichhapur

Ichhapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kankra Mirzanagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Ichhapur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ichhapur is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ichhapur

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

Health Facilities in Ichhapur

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

FAQs about Ichhapur