Petrapol - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Petrapol is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from Bongaon and around 57.2 km from Barasat. Chhaighoria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petrapol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petrapol is 322566. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.82 hectares and falls under the 743405 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Petrapol 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Petrapol

According to the 2011 Census, Petrapol village had a total population of 1,778 people, including 921 males and 857 females, living in 385 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.28%, with male literacy at 77.06% and female literacy at 64.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 622, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Petrapol

Petrapol 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 Petrapol

Petrapol 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 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Petrapol is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Petrapol is about 57.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petrapol

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

Health Facilities in Petrapol

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

FAQs about Petrapol