Arabpur Village - Karimpur - I, Nadia

Arabpur is a village situated in the Karimpur - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karimpur and around 84 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Jamasherpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arabpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arabpur is 321079. The village covers a total geographical area of 275 hectares and falls under the 741122 pincode. Berhampur is the nearest town, located about 111 km away.

Arabpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Arabpur

As per Census 2011, Arabpur village has a total population of 3,036 people, consisting of 1,569 males and 1,467 females. The village has 822 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,835 literate and 1,201 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 498 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,036 1,569 1,467
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 298 158 140
Scheduled Castes (SC) 286 152 134
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 498 250 248
Literate Population 1,835 960 875
Illiterate Population 1,201 609 592

Nearby Villages of Arabpur

Arabpur 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
HaripurNorth-West0.77 km
Chak HaripurSouth1.35 km
Uttar ChakarabpurNorth-East1.40 km
DurgapurEast1.73 km
Bara JangalSouth-West1.83 km
FulkhaliNorth-East1.88 km
MuktadahaSouth-East1.89 km
JamserpurNorth-West2.16 km
MollahadNorth2.63 km
BansbariaSouth-West2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arabpur

Arabpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Berhampore Court, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampur to Arabpur is about 111 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arabpur is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arabpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Arabpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Arabpur

Where is Arabpur located?

Arabpur village is located in Karimpur - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arabpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Arabpur is Jamasherpur.

What is the pincode of Arabpur?

The pincode of Arabpur is 741122.

What is the population of Arabpur?

Arabpur has a total population of 3,036, including 1,569 males and 1,467 females.

How many households are there in Arabpur?

There are 822 households in Arabpur.

What is the literacy rate in Arabpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arabpur is 60.44%. Male literacy is 61.19% and female literacy is 59.65%.