Ektarpur - Chakdah, Nadia

Ektarpur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 44.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Rautari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ektarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ektarpur is 322221. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.75 hectares and falls under the 741248 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ektarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ektarpur village had a total population of 3,363 people, including 1,750 males and 1,613 females, living in 797 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 84.05% and female literacy at 73.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,247, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Ektarpur

Ektarpur 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 Ektarpur

Ektarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Ektarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ektarpur is about 44.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ektarpur

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

Health Facilities in Ektarpur

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

FAQs about Ektarpur