Nurpur - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Nurpur is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from Guma and around 25.3 km from Barasat. Srikrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nurpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nurpur is 322912. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.46 hectares and falls under the 743711 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nurpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Nurpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nurpur village had a total population of 1,629 people, including 868 males and 761 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.25%, with male literacy at 83.59% and female literacy at 76.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Nurpur

Nurpur 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 Nurpur

Nurpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalyani, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Nurpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Nurpur is about 25.3 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 Nurpur

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

Health Facilities in Nurpur

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

FAQs about Nurpur