Narayanpur - Nakashipara, Nadia

Narayanpur is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 52.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Majhergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanpur is 321438. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.25 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Narayanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Narayanpur village had a total population of 2,833 people, including 1,450 males and 1,383 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.66%, with male literacy at 70.44% and female literacy at 64.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,830, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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 Population2,8331,4501,383
Child Population (0–6 yrs)279141138
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,830928902
Scheduled Tribes (ST)974750
Literate Population1,728922806
Illiterate Population1,105528577

Nearby Villages of Narayanpur

Narayanpur 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)
SultanpurSouth1.13 km
ArparaEast1.34 km
ChaumohaNorth1.81 km
SribatiNorth-West1.91 km
BhabanipurNorth-East1.99 km
BasudebpurNorth-West2.03 km
MadandangaWest2.39 km
GoalchandpurNorth2.83 km
PalasdangaSouth-East3.04 km
NischintapurSouth-West3.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narayanpur

Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Narayanpur is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Narayanpur is about 52.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narayanpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Narayanpur

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

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

FAQs about Narayanpur

Where is Narayanpur located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Narayanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Narayanpur is Majhergram.

What is the pincode of Narayanpur?

The pincode of Narayanpur is 741137.

What is the population of Narayanpur?

Narayanpur had a total population of 2,833, including 1,450 males and 1,383 females.

How many households are there in Narayanpur?

Narayanpur had 701 households.

What is the literacy rate in Narayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narayanpur was 67.66%. Male literacy was 70.44% and female literacy was 64.74%.