Nawapara - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Nawapara is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Bagda and around 70.2 km from Barasat. Bayra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawapara is 322470. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.6 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nawapara

According to the 2011 Census, Nawapara village had a total population of 596 people, including 303 males and 293 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.31%, with male literacy at 79.93% and female literacy at 68.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawapara

Nawapara 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 Nawapara

Nawapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Nawapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Nawapara is about 70.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawapara

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

Health Facilities in Nawapara

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

FAQs about Nawapara