Monaharpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Monaharpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Bongaon and around 57.9 km from Barasat. Akaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Monaharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Monaharpur is 322601. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.02 hectares and falls under the 743710 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Monaharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Monaharpur village had a total population of 1,222 people, including 631 males and 591 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.39%, with male literacy at 66.07% and female literacy at 66.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Monaharpur

Monaharpur 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 Monaharpur

Monaharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Monaharpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Monaharpur is about 57.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Monaharpur

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

Health Facilities in Monaharpur

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

FAQs about Monaharpur