Narayanpur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Narayanpur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from Alipore. Narayanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanpur is 333629. The village covers a total geographical area of 525.13 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Canning Town is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Narayanpur

As per Census 2011, Narayanpur village has a total population of 9,107 people, consisting of 4,728 males and 4,379 females. The village has 1,881 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,296 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,988 literate and 3,119 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,062 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population9,1074,7284,379
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,296684612
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,062559503
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population5,9883,2762,712
Illiterate Population3,1191,4521,667

Nearby Villages of Narayanpur

Narayanpur 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)
BagbariNorth-West0.95 km
DaraSouth-East1.18 km
Padma PukuriaEast1.57 km
BairampurNorth-West1.59 km
AmreswarSouth1.93 km
GhunimeghiNorth1.97 km
Chak BhikaSouth-East2.06 km
KharambaWest2.29 km
MalanchaEast2.48 km
BangodaSouth2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narayanpur

Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champahati, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning Town to Narayanpur is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Narayanpur is about 20.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narayanpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narayanpur 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 2-5 km

FAQs about Narayanpur

Where is Narayanpur located?

Narayanpur village is located in Bhangar - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narayanpur?

Narayanpur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narayanpur?

The pincode of Narayanpur is 743502.

What is the population of Narayanpur?

Narayanpur has a total population of 9,107, including 4,728 males and 4,379 females.

How many households are there in Narayanpur?

There are 1,881 households in Narayanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Narayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narayanpur is 65.75%. Male literacy is 69.29% and female literacy is 61.93%.