Arbandi - Santipur, Nadia

Arbandi is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 15.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Arbandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arbandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arbandi is 321965. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.42 hectares and falls under the 741121 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Arbandi 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 paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arbandi

According to the 2011 Census, Arbandi village had a total population of 2,173 people, including 1,114 males and 1,059 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.35%, with male literacy at 85.54% and female literacy at 72.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 502.

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

Nearby Villages of Arbandi

Arbandi 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 Arbandi

Arbandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Arbandi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arbandi is about 15.8 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 Arbandi

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

Health Facilities in Arbandi

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

FAQs about Arbandi