Monipota - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Monipota is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 16.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Monipota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Monipota is 321701. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.5 hectares and falls under the 741317 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Monipota

According to the 2011 Census, Monipota village had a total population of 976 people, including 485 males and 491 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.61%, with male literacy at 60.98% and female literacy at 46.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 658.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population976485491
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185761
Scheduled Castes (SC)313155158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)658327331
Literate Population460261199
Illiterate Population516224292

Nearby Villages of Monipota

Monipota 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)
ChhunchiaSouth-West1.05 km
KundaparaNorth-West1.15 km
SingadangaSouth-East1.45 km
EktarpurSouth-West1.61 km
BishnupurNorth1.63 km
RaotaraNorth-East1.69 km
HazrapalSouth2.15 km
PansilaWest3.08 km
ItlaEast3.23 km
JoaniaSouth-West3.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Monipota

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Monipota. The nearest railway station is Krishnanagar City Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.8 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 Krishnanagar to Monipota is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Monipota is about 16.8 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 Monipota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Monipota

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

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

FAQs about Monipota

Where is Monipota located?

Monipota village is located in Krishnagar - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Monipota?

The Gram Panchayat of Monipota is Joania.

What is the pincode of Monipota?

The pincode of Monipota is 741317.

What is the population of Monipota?

Monipota had a total population of 976, including 485 males and 491 females.

How many households are there in Monipota?

Monipota had 239 households.

What is the literacy rate in Monipota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Monipota was 53.61%. Male literacy was 60.98% and female literacy was 46.28%.