Kotalpara - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kotalpara is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Polba and around 20.5 km from Chinsura. Mahanad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotalpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotalpara is 325129. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.97 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kotalpara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotalpara

According to the 2011 Census, Kotalpara village had a total population of 2,458 people, including 1,201 males and 1,257 females, living in 612 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.13%, with male literacy at 73.43% and female literacy at 55.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 910, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotalpara

Kotalpara 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 Kotalpara

Kotalpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Kotalpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kotalpara is about 20.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotalpara

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

Health Facilities in Kotalpara

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

FAQs about Kotalpara