Shwetpur - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Shwetpur is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Deganga. Sohai-shetpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shwetpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shwetpur is 323308. The village covers a total geographical area of 233.05 hectares and falls under the 743234 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Shwetpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shwetpur village had a total population of 3,989 people, including 2,007 males and 1,982 females, living in 926 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.52%, with male literacy at 80.15% and female literacy at 74.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 792, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Shwetpur

Shwetpur 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 Shwetpur

Shwetpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sondalia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Shwetpur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shwetpur

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

Health Facilities in Shwetpur

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

FAQs about Shwetpur