Pratapnagar - Arambag, Hooghly

Pratapnagar is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Arambag and around 66.8 km from Chinsura. Arandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratapnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratapnagar is 324373. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.31 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Pratapnagar

As per Census 2011, Pratapnagar village has a total population of 3,675 people, consisting of 1,858 males and 1,817 females. The village has 866 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,308 literate and 1,367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,723 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratapnagar

Pratapnagar 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 Pratapnagar

Pratapnagar 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 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Pratapnagar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pratapnagar is about 66.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratapnagar

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

Health Facilities in Pratapnagar

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

FAQs about Pratapnagar