Arpara - Santipur, Nadia

Arpara is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 34.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Arbandi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arpara is 321947. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.13 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Arpara 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 Arpara

According to the 2011 Census, Arpara village had a total population of 2,127 people, including 1,112 males and 1,015 females, living in 524 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 80.04% and female literacy at 63.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 604, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Arpara

Arpara 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 Arpara

Arpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Arpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arpara is about 34.2 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 Arpara

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

Health Facilities in Arpara

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

FAQs about Arpara