Netrakhanda - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Netrakhanda is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Shyamsundar. Palsona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Netrakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Netrakhanda is 320840. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.7 hectares and falls under the 713424 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Netrakhanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Netrakhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Netrakhanda village had a total population of 2,029 people, including 1,032 males and 997 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.84%, with male literacy at 86.77% and female literacy at 72.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 609, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 342.

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

Nearby Villages of Netrakhanda

Netrakhanda 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 Netrakhanda

Netrakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Masagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Netrakhanda is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Netrakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Netrakhanda

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

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