Kamalpur - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Kamalpur is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from Diamond Harbour and around 34.5 km from Alipore. Netra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamalpur is 334381. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.46 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kamalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kamalpur village had a total population of 4,563 people, including 2,301 males and 2,262 females, living in 870 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 71.33% and female literacy at 66.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573.

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

Nearby Villages of Kamalpur

Kamalpur 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 Kamalpur

Kamalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Kamalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kamalpur is about 34.5 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 Kamalpur

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

Health Facilities in Kamalpur

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

FAQs about Kamalpur