Arbetai - Nakashipara, Nadia

Arbetai is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 40.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bilkumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arbetai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arbetai is 321453. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.89 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Arbetai

According to the 2011 Census, Arbetai village had a total population of 4,809 people, including 2,505 males and 2,304 females, living in 1,087 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.42%, with male literacy at 69.52% and female literacy at 63.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 754, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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 Population4,8092,5052,304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)536277259
Scheduled Castes (SC)754414340
Scheduled Tribes (ST)955045
Literate Population2,8381,5491,289
Illiterate Population1,9719561,015

Nearby Villages of Arbetai

Arbetai 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)
AbhaynagarNorth1.57 km
BilkumariSouth-West1.92 km
ParkulaSouth-East1.94 km
CharakpotaNorth2.74 km
BandakholaSouth-West3.46 km
Uttar BahirgachiSouth3.54 km
KomthanaNorth3.98 km
BaraiaNorth-West4.03 km
UzirpurEast4.27 km
BarniaNorth-East4.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Arbetai

Arbetai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Arbetai is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arbetai is about 40.5 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 Arbetai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Arbetai

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

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

FAQs about Arbetai

Where is Arbetai located?

Arbetai village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Arbetai?

The Gram Panchayat of Arbetai is Bilkumari.

What is the pincode of Arbetai?

The pincode of Arbetai is 741137.

What is the population of Arbetai?

Arbetai had a total population of 4,809, including 2,505 males and 2,304 females.

How many households are there in Arbetai?

Arbetai had 1,087 households.

What is the literacy rate in Arbetai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Arbetai was 66.42%. Male literacy was 69.52% and female literacy was 63.03%.