Keutipara - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Keutipara is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Bongaon and around 65 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keutipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keutipara is 322526. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.1 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Keutipara

As per Census 2011, Keutipara village has a total population of 2,353 people, consisting of 1,235 males and 1,118 females. The village has 582 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 236 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,554 literate and 799 illiterate residents. Additionally, 733 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 431 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3531,2351,118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)236118118
Scheduled Castes (SC)733383350
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431229202
Literate Population1,554863691
Illiterate Population799372427

Nearby Villages of Keutipara

Keutipara 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)
GobrapurEast1.05 km
NakfulSouth-West1.61 km
BharatpurNorth1.62 km
Kundipur JalkarNorth1.80 km
ChandaSouth-East2.00 km
BerkrishnapurSouth-West2.00 km
GanrapotaEast2.01 km
KamalapurEast2.73 km
KundipurNorth-East2.76 km
PanchitaSouth-East2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Keutipara

Keutipara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Keutipara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Keutipara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keutipara

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

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

Health Facilities in Keutipara

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

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

FAQs about Keutipara

Where is Keutipara located?

Keutipara village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Keutipara?

The Gram Panchayat of Keutipara is Gangrapota.

What is the pincode of Keutipara?

The pincode of Keutipara is 743251.

What is the population of Keutipara?

Keutipara has a total population of 2,353, including 1,235 males and 1,118 females.

How many households are there in Keutipara?

There are 582 households in Keutipara.

What is the literacy rate in Keutipara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keutipara is 66.04%. Male literacy is 69.88% and female literacy is 61.81%.