Muktarpur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Muktarpur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 13.1 km from Barasat. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muktarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muktarpur is 323206. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.71 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Muktarpur

As per Census 2011, Muktarpur village has a total population of 1,178 people, consisting of 601 males and 577 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 754 literate and 424 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muktarpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Muktarpur

Muktarpur 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 Muktarpur

Public transport in the Muktarpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sondalia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Muktarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Muktarpur is about 13.1 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 Muktarpur

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

Health Facilities in Muktarpur

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

FAQs about Muktarpur