It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).

[2] 96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside) live in urban areas.

In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km2 The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns.

[4] In the Map of Barrackpore I CD Block on page 365 of District Census Handbook, Ichapore railway station and the entire area around Ichhapur Defence Estate is included in North Barrackpur municipality.

Other post offices with the same PIN are the Metal and Steel Factory, Anandamath, Ichapur Nawabganj, PS Bureau, Ichapur Rifle Factory and Kantadhar.