Uttar Kazirhat - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Uttar Kazirhat is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Bishnupur and around 33.6 km from Alipore. Paschim Bishnupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Kazirhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Kazirhat is 333392. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.78 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Kazirhat

As per Census 2011, Uttar Kazirhat village has a total population of 2,577 people, consisting of 1,296 males and 1,281 females. The village has 622 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 263 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,003 literate and 574 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,874 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Kazirhat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5771,2961,281
Child Population (0–6 yrs)263144119
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,874942932
Scheduled Tribes (ST)44-
Literate Population2,0031,059944
Illiterate Population574237337

Nearby Villages of Uttar Kazirhat

Uttar Kazirhat 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)
Bhasa (ct)South-East0.96 km
Samali (ct)West1.10 km
Dakshin KazirhatSouth1.30 km
Chak RajumollaNorth-East1.91 km
BagiSouth-East2.08 km
ParbatipurSouth2.16 km
KadambatalaSouth2.23 km
RasapunjaNorth2.58 km
AmgachhiEast2.84 km
Sarmaster ChakNorth-East3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uttar Kazirhat

Uttar Kazirhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nangi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Uttar Kazirhat is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Uttar Kazirhat is about 33.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Kazirhat

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

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Kazirhat

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

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

FAQs about Uttar Kazirhat

Where is Uttar Kazirhat located?

Uttar Kazirhat village is located in Bishnupur - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uttar Kazirhat?

The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Kazirhat is Paschim Bishnupur.

What is the pincode of Uttar Kazirhat?

The pincode of Uttar Kazirhat is 743503.

What is the population of Uttar Kazirhat?

Uttar Kazirhat has a total population of 2,577, including 1,296 males and 1,281 females.

How many households are there in Uttar Kazirhat?

There are 622 households in Uttar Kazirhat.

What is the literacy rate in Uttar Kazirhat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Kazirhat is 77.73%. Male literacy is 81.71% and female literacy is 73.69%.