Kundapara - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Kundapara is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from Amdanga and around 25.6 km from Barasat. Maricha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundapara is 322987. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.36 hectares and falls under the 743711 pincode. Kachrapara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kundapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kundapara

According to the 2011 Census, Kundapara village had a total population of 2,390 people, including 1,224 males and 1,166 females, living in 534 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.92%, with male literacy at 87.11% and female literacy at 80.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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 Population2,3901,2241,166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22012298
Scheduled Castes (SC)1388355
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,821960861
Illiterate Population569264305

Nearby Villages of Kundapara

Kundapara 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)
AnakhaSouth-East0.92 km
Majhi ParaNorth-West1.18 km
BhalukaNorth1.75 km
MarichaNorth-East1.80 km
BarikparaSouth1.87 km
AtisaraSouth-West1.93 km
NaoabilaWest2.16 km
Uttar DurllabhpurSouth-East2.24 km
MaganpurSouth-East2.27 km
MahabatiparaSouth2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kundapara

Kundapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kanchrapara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kachrapara to Kundapara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kundapara is about 25.6 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 Kundapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kundapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kundapara

Where is Kundapara located?

Kundapara village is located in Amdanga Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kundapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kundapara is Maricha.

What is the pincode of Kundapara?

The pincode of Kundapara is 743711.

What is the population of Kundapara?

Kundapara had a total population of 2,390, including 1,224 males and 1,166 females.

How many households are there in Kundapara?

Kundapara had 534 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kundapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kundapara was 83.92%. Male literacy was 87.11% and female literacy was 80.62%.