Narottampur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Narottampur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 89.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Amdole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narottampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narottampur is 316093. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.36 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Narottampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Narottampur

According to the 2011 Census, Narottampur village had a total population of 3,594 people, including 1,859 males and 1,735 females, living in 810 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.69%, with male literacy at 50.92% and female literacy at 40.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671.

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

Nearby Villages of Narottampur

Narottampur 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 Narottampur

Narottampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Narottampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Narottampur is about 89.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narottampur

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

Health Facilities in Narottampur

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

FAQs about Narottampur