Paschim Narayanpur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Paschim Narayanpur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 50.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ghurisha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Narayanpur is 317979. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.81 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Paschim Narayanpur

As per Census 2011, Paschim Narayanpur village has a total population of 816 people, consisting of 450 males and 366 females. The village has 199 households and a sex ratio of 813 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 618 literate and 198 illiterate residents. Additionally, 586 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paschim Narayanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population816450366
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643430
Scheduled Castes (SC)586319267
Literate Population618372246
Illiterate Population19878120

Nearby Villages of Paschim Narayanpur

Paschim Narayanpur 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)
Paschim PratappurNorth0.81 km
MasnaSouth-West1.70 km
BharatpurNorth-East1.87 km
UdaypurWest1.90 km
BankatiSouth2.06 km
SatkahaniaSouth-East2.15 km
NohnaNorth2.37 km
GangapurNorth-East2.83 km
KotalpukurWest2.86 km
KshudrapurWest2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Paschim Narayanpur

Paschim Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panagarh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Paschim Narayanpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Paschim Narayanpur is about 50.2 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 Paschim Narayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Paschim Narayanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Paschim Narayanpur

Where is Paschim Narayanpur located?

Paschim Narayanpur village is located in Illambazar Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Paschim Narayanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Paschim Narayanpur is Ghurisha.

What is the pincode of Paschim Narayanpur?

The pincode of Paschim Narayanpur is 731214.

What is the population of Paschim Narayanpur?

Paschim Narayanpur has a total population of 816, including 450 males and 366 females.

How many households are there in Paschim Narayanpur?

There are 199 households in Paschim Narayanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Paschim Narayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Paschim Narayanpur is 75.74%. Male literacy is 82.67% and female literacy is 67.21%.