Ishwaripur - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Ishwaripur is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 50.3 km from Alipore. Iswaripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ishwaripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ishwaripur is 334532. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.24 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Ishwaripur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ishwaripur

As per Census 2011, Ishwaripur village has a total population of 4,427 people, consisting of 2,263 males and 2,164 females. The village has 950 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 585 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,943 literate and 1,484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ishwaripur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,4272,2632,164
Child Population (0–6 yrs)585282303
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,219630589
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population2,9431,6331,310
Illiterate Population1,484630854

Nearby Villages of Ishwaripur

Ishwaripur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak BaidyaSouth1.01 km
AnoarpurNorth-West1.41 km
Uttar RamdebpurSouth-West1.64 km
Chak RaypurSouth-West1.73 km
RamnagarNorth-East1.84 km
Bular ChakSouth1.87 km
KarimnagarWest2.06 km
HatbariaNorth2.12 km
UdayrampurSouth-East2.34 km
Chak HaruraySouth-West2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ishwaripur

Public transport in the Ishwaripur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udairampur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Ishwaripur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ishwaripur is about 50.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ishwaripur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ishwaripur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ishwaripur

Where is Ishwaripur located?

Ishwaripur village is located in Kulpi Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ishwaripur?

The Gram Panchayat of Ishwaripur is Iswaripur.

What is the pincode of Ishwaripur?

The pincode of Ishwaripur is 743351.

What is the population of Ishwaripur?

Ishwaripur has a total population of 4,427, including 2,263 males and 2,164 females.

How many households are there in Ishwaripur?

There are 950 households in Ishwaripur.

What is the literacy rate in Ishwaripur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ishwaripur is 66.48%. Male literacy is 72.16% and female literacy is 60.54%.