Narasinghapur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Narasinghapur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 7.1 km from Barasat. Kashimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narasinghapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narasinghapur is 323195. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.64 hectares and falls under the 743428 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Narasinghapur

As per Census 2011, Narasinghapur village has a total population of 2,553 people, consisting of 1,296 males and 1,257 females. The village has 555 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 286 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,711 literate and 842 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5531,2961,257
Child Population (0–6 yrs)286147139
Scheduled Castes (SC)282145137
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,711887824
Illiterate Population842409433

Nearby Villages of Narasinghapur

Narasinghapur 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)
JiratNorth-West0.96 km
IsubatiNorth-East1.05 km
BaheraSouth1.30 km
Chhota JaguliaSouth-West1.50 km
KalianaiEast1.53 km
CharkharaNorth-West2.02 km
SikdespukhuriaSouth-West2.07 km
UthandangaSouth-East2.10 km
KharkiEast2.43 km
FaldiEast2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narasinghapur

Narasinghapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Narasinghapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Narasinghapur is about 7.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narasinghapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Narasinghapur

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

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

FAQs about Narasinghapur

Where is Narasinghapur located?

Narasinghapur village is located in Barasat - I Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narasinghapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Narasinghapur is Kashimpur.

What is the pincode of Narasinghapur?

The pincode of Narasinghapur is 743428.

What is the population of Narasinghapur?

Narasinghapur has a total population of 2,553, including 1,296 males and 1,257 females.

How many households are there in Narasinghapur?

There are 555 households in Narasinghapur.

What is the literacy rate in Narasinghapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narasinghapur is 67.02%. Male literacy is 68.44% and female literacy is 65.55%.