Arbalda - Santipur, Nadia

Arbalda is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 22.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Babla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arbalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arbalda is 321960. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.6 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Arbalda

According to the 2011 Census, Arbalda village had a total population of 2,045 people, including 1,067 males and 978 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.29%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 63.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,039, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 173.

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

Nearby Villages of Arbalda

Arbalda 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 Arbalda

Public transport in the Arbalda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bathna Krittibas Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Arbalda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arbalda is about 22.5 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 Arbalda

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

Health Facilities in Arbalda

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

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