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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nurpur

As per Census 2011, Nurpur village has a total population of 1,629 people, consisting of 868 males and 761 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,170 literate and 459 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,629868761
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1719477
Scheduled Castes (SC)1275
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population1,170647523
Illiterate Population459221238

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AshudiEast0.97 km
SrikrishnapurNorth-West1.08 km
BuzrukdighaSouth1.24 km
SatyapoleNorth1.38 km
MatiagachhaWest1.51 km
GilapalEast2.00 km
BhabanipurNorth-West2.09 km
PumliaSouth-East2.20 km
BamanparaNorth-East2.21 km
NaduriaNorth-West2.24 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nurpur

Where is Nurpur located?

Nurpur village is located in Habra - II Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nurpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Nurpur is Srikrishnapur.

What is the pincode of Nurpur?

The pincode of Nurpur is 743711.

What is the population of Nurpur?

Nurpur has a total population of 1,629, including 868 males and 761 females.

How many households are there in Nurpur?

There are 390 households in Nurpur.

What is the literacy rate in Nurpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nurpur is 71.82%. Male literacy is 74.54% and female literacy is 68.73%.