Naopukuria - Hanskhali, Nadia

Naopukuria is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 12.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Batkulla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naopukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naopukuria is 321869. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.56 hectares and falls under the 741121 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Naopukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Naopukuria village had a total population of 3,189 people, including 1,687 males and 1,502 females, living in 763 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.10%, with male literacy at 88.77% and female literacy at 78.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 703, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Naopukuria

Naopukuria 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 Naopukuria

Naopukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Naopukuria is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Naopukuria is about 12.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naopukuria

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

Health Facilities in Naopukuria

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

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