Narikela - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Narikela is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from Gaighata and around 35.5 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narikela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narikela is 322694. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.98 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Narikela

According to the 2011 Census, Narikela village had a total population of 5,222 people, including 2,603 males and 2,619 females, living in 1,282 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.63%, with male literacy at 89.81% and female literacy at 81.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,782, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Narikela

Narikela 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 Narikela

Narikela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Narikela is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Narikela is about 35.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narikela

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

Health Facilities in Narikela

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

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