Itapukuria - Chakdah, Nadia

Itapukuria is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 42.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itapukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itapukuria is 322181. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.36 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Itapukuria 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 Itapukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Itapukuria village had a total population of 2,447 people, including 1,259 males and 1,188 females, living in 562 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.10%, with male literacy at 86.40% and female literacy at 75.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,356, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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

Nearby Villages of Itapukuria

Itapukuria 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 Itapukuria

Itapukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Itapukuria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Itapukuria is about 42.2 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 Itapukuria

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

Health Facilities in Itapukuria

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

FAQs about Itapukuria