Uttar Para - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Uttar Para is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 31.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Raghunathpur Hijuli-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Para village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Para is 322079. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.85 hectares and falls under the 741504 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Para

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Para village had a total population of 2,219 people, including 1,092 males and 1,127 females, living in 543 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.62%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 79.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Para

Uttar Para 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 Uttar Para

Public transport in the Uttar Para is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Uttar Para is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Uttar Para is about 31.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Para

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Para

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

FAQs about Uttar Para