Naopara - Balagarh, Hooghly

Naopara is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Patuligram and around 27.6 km from Chinsura. Ektarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naopara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naopara is 324963. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.8 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Naopara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Naopara

According to the 2011 Census, Naopara village had a total population of 298 people, including 151 males and 147 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.42%, with male literacy at 92.48% and female literacy at 80.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Naopara

Naopara 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 Naopara

Naopara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Somra Bazar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Naopara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Naopara is about 27.6 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 Naopara

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

Health Facilities in Naopara

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

FAQs about Naopara