Natapuli - Chakdah, Nadia

Natapuli is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 46.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Silinda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Natapuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Natapuli is 322275. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.92 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Natapuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Natapuli

As per Census 2011, Natapuli village has a total population of 1,917 people, consisting of 980 males and 937 females. The village has 461 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,400 literate and 517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 609 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,917980937
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1587484
Scheduled Castes (SC)609316293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,400768632
Illiterate Population517212305

Nearby Villages of Natapuli

Natapuli 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)
RajbariaSouth-East1.60 km
MithapurNorth-West1.74 km
DakshinrameswarpurNorth1.74 km
GangsaraNorth-East1.75 km
SilindaSouth-West2.01 km
BaliaSouth2.28 km
KamdebpurEast2.70 km
SantoshpurSouth-East2.72 km
GourisailNorth-East2.94 km
AmdangaSouth-West3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Natapuli

Natapuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Chakdaha to Natapuli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Natapuli is about 46.2 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 Natapuli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Natapuli

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

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

FAQs about Natapuli

Where is Natapuli located?

Natapuli village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Natapuli?

The Gram Panchayat of Natapuli is Silinda-i.

What is the pincode of Natapuli?

The pincode of Natapuli is 741223.

What is the population of Natapuli?

Natapuli has a total population of 1,917, including 980 males and 937 females.

How many households are there in Natapuli?

There are 461 households in Natapuli.

What is the literacy rate in Natapuli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Natapuli is 73.03%. Male literacy is 78.37% and female literacy is 67.45%.