Pantapara - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Pantapara is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Swarupnagar and around 51.1 km from Barasat. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pantapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pantapara is 322800. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.38 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Pantapara

According to the 2011 Census, Pantapara village had a total population of 1,267 people, including 649 males and 618 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.29%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 71.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Pantapara

Pantapara 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 Pantapara

Pantapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. 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 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Pantapara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Pantapara is about 51.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pantapara

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

Health Facilities in Pantapara

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

FAQs about Pantapara