Prayagpur

Prayagpur is a village located in Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 32.1km away from sub-district headquarter Dhupguri (tehsildar office) and 63.8km away from district headquarter Jalpaiguri . As per 2009 stats, Banarhat Ii is the gram panchayat of Prayagpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Prayagpur unique in its vibrant Dhupguri-Jalpaiguri region. You’ll see Prayagpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Prayagpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Prayagpur is 307414. The village spans a total geographical area of 511.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 735210. Jalpaiguri is nearest town to Prayagpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 73km away.

When it comes to local governance, Prayagpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nagrakata Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alipurduars Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Prayagpur

Population of Prayagpur

According to the 2011 Census, Prayagpur has a total population of about 516, with approximately 269 males and 247 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 38 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 74. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.57%, with male literacy at about 78.44% and female literacy near 59.92%. There are around 103 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Prayagpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Prayagpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Prayagpur. As per the 2011 stats, Prayagpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Prayagpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Prayagpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Prayagpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prayagpur