Nagpal - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Nagpal is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.4 km from Polba and around 25.4 km from Chinsura. Satithan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagpal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagpal is 325213. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.91 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nagpal

According to the 2011 Census, Nagpal village had a total population of 1,026 people, including 515 males and 511 females, living in 254 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 77.07% and female literacy at 65.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagpal

Nagpal 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 Nagpal

Nagpal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhaniakhali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Nagpal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nagpal is about 25.4 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 Nagpal

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

Health Facilities in Nagpal

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

FAQs about Nagpal