Neota - Pursura, Hooghly

Neota is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Pursura and around 58.9 km from Chinsura. Shyampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neota is 324436. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.85 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Neota

According to the 2011 Census, Neota village had a total population of 2,386 people, including 1,256 males and 1,130 females, living in 553 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.09%, with male literacy at 81.35% and female literacy at 61.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 968.

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

Nearby Villages of Neota

Neota 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 Neota

Neota is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Neota is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Neota is about 58.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neota

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

Health Facilities in Neota

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

FAQs about Neota