Nalabara - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Nalabara is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Swarupnagar and around 46 km from Barasat. Sharapul Nirman serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalabara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalabara is 322799. The village covers a total geographical area of 734.1 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Nalabara

As per Census 2011, Nalabara village has a total population of 7,572 people, consisting of 3,936 males and 3,636 females. The village has 1,864 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 668 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,375 literate and 2,197 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,704 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,5723,9363,636
Child Population (0–6 yrs)668350318
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,7041,4271,277
Scheduled Tribes (ST)826
Literate Population5,3752,9612,414
Illiterate Population2,1979751,222

Nearby Villages of Nalabara

Nalabara 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)
GholaWest1.32 km
Khardda SingaSouth1.48 km
SarapulEast1.82 km
ShrirampurNorth-West2.22 km
PantaparaNorth2.25 km
TipiWest2.28 km
Malanga ParaSouth-East2.70 km
LaskarpotaWest2.78 km
Raghab KatiNorth-East2.97 km
DiaraNorth-West3.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nalabara

Nalabara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Nalabara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Nalabara is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalabara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nalabara

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

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

FAQs about Nalabara

Where is Nalabara located?

Nalabara village is located in Swarupnagar Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nalabara?

The Gram Panchayat of Nalabara is Sharapul Nirman.

What is the pincode of Nalabara?

The pincode of Nalabara is 743247.

What is the population of Nalabara?

Nalabara has a total population of 7,572, including 3,936 males and 3,636 females.

How many households are there in Nalabara?

There are 1,864 households in Nalabara.

What is the literacy rate in Nalabara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nalabara is 70.99%. Male literacy is 75.23% and female literacy is 66.39%.