Pratapnarayanpur - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Pratapnarayanpur is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 40.8 km from Howrah. Bhabanipur Bidhichandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratapnarayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratapnarayanpur is 332533. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.67 hectares and falls under the 711226 pincode. Ulubaria is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Pratapnarayanpur

As per Census 2011, Pratapnarayanpur village has a total population of 1,277 people, consisting of 665 males and 612 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 960 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 458 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,277665612
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155956
Scheduled Castes (SC)458238220
Scheduled Tribes (ST)413
Literate Population960524436
Illiterate Population317141176

Nearby Villages of Pratapnarayanpur

Pratapnarayanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KultikariSouth-West0.91 km
RaghunathpurWest1.13 km
BajeprotapNorth-East1.15 km
BhojanSouth-East1.19 km
ChitrasenpurNorth1.30 km
SaoraberiaSouth-West1.73 km
HanidahaSouth1.85 km
SarpaiEast2.06 km
BhabanipurNorth2.15 km
Bedhi ChandrapurNorth-West2.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pratapnarayanpur

Pratapnarayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ulubaria to Pratapnarayanpur is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Pratapnarayanpur is about 40.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pratapnarayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pratapnarayanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pratapnarayanpur

Where is Pratapnarayanpur located?

Pratapnarayanpur village is located in Udaynarayanpur Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pratapnarayanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Pratapnarayanpur is Bhabanipur Bidhichandrapur.

What is the pincode of Pratapnarayanpur?

The pincode of Pratapnarayanpur is 711226.

What is the population of Pratapnarayanpur?

Pratapnarayanpur has a total population of 1,277, including 665 males and 612 females.

How many households are there in Pratapnarayanpur?

There are 310 households in Pratapnarayanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Pratapnarayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pratapnarayanpur is 75.18%. Male literacy is 78.80% and female literacy is 71.24%.