Marakpur

Marakpur is a village located in Habra I subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.4km away from sub-district headquarter Prafullanagar (tehsildar office) and 28.2km away from district headquarter Barasat. As per 2009 stats, Prithiba is the gram panchayat of Marakpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Marakpur unique in its vibrant Habra I-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Marakpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Marakpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Marakpur is 322866. The village spans a total geographical area of 386.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743704. Habra is nearest town to Marakpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Marakpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Habra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barasat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Marakpur

Population of Marakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Marakpur has a total population of about 5,053, with approximately 2,608 males and 2,445 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 680 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 328 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 174. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.01%, with male literacy at about 64.57% and female literacy near 61.35%. There are around 1,156 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Marakpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Marakpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Marakpur. As per the 2011 stats, Marakpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Marakpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Marakpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Marakpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marakpur