Unai - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Unai is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from Bongaon and around 48.6 km from Barasat. Kalupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Unai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unai is 322577. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.35 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Unai 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 Unai

As per Census 2011, Unai village has a total population of 1,740 people, consisting of 906 males and 834 females. The village has 424 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,229 literate and 511 illiterate residents. Additionally, 395 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Unai

Unai 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 Unai

Unai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongoan to Unai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Unai is about 48.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unai

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

Health Facilities in Unai

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

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