Marakpur - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Marakpur is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Prafullanagar and around 28.2 km from Barasat. Prithiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marakpur is 322866. The village covers a total geographical area of 386.78 hectares and falls under the 743704 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Marakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Marakpur village had a total population of 5,053 people, including 2,608 males and 2,445 females, living in 1,156 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.81%, with male literacy at 74.61% and female literacy at 70.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 174.

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

Nearby Villages of Marakpur

Marakpur 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 Marakpur

Marakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Marakpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Marakpur is about 28.2 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 Marakpur

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

Health Facilities in Marakpur

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

FAQs about Marakpur