Dakshin Narayanpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Dakshin Narayanpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Arambag and around 64.2 km from Chinsura. Arandi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Narayanpur is 324385. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.86 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Dakshin Narayanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dakshin Narayanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Narayanpur village had a total population of 2,070 people, including 1,047 males and 1,023 females, living in 454 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.45%, with male literacy at 85.12% and female literacy at 73.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Narayanpur

Dakshin 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshin Narayanpur

Dakshin Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Dakshin Narayanpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dakshin Narayanpur is about 64.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Narayanpur

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin 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 Dakshin Narayanpur village are given below:

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