Narna - Domjur, Howrah

Narna is a village situated in the Domjur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Domjur and around 36 km from Howrah. Narna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narna is 332799. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.1 hectares and falls under the 711405 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Narna

As per Census 2011, Narna village has a total population of 5,518 people, consisting of 2,803 males and 2,715 females. The village has 1,326 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 506 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,071 literate and 1,447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5182,8032,715
Child Population (0–6 yrs)506283223
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,417721696
Literate Population4,0712,1641,907
Illiterate Population1,447639808

Nearby Villages of Narna

Narna 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)
IchhapurSouth-West1.14 km
Chak NarnaWest1.65 km
BhashkurSouth-East1.81 km
EklakhiEast1.88 km
TheroNorth1.97 km
ParbbatipurSouth-West2.17 km
Mollar ChakWest2.63 km
PairatangiSouth2.72 km
GayespurSouth-East2.77 km
Barijhati (ct)North-East2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narna

Narna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gobra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Narna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Narna is about 36 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 Narna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narna

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

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

FAQs about Narna

Where is Narna located?

Narna village is located in Domjur Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narna?

Narna is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narna?

The pincode of Narna is 711405.

What is the population of Narna?

Narna has a total population of 5,518, including 2,803 males and 2,715 females.

How many households are there in Narna?

There are 1,326 households in Narna.

What is the literacy rate in Narna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narna is 73.78%. Male literacy is 77.20% and female literacy is 70.24%.