Moktarpur - Canning - II, South 24 Parganas
Moktarpur is a village situated in the Canning - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from Canning and around 58.4 km from Alipore. Sarengabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moktarpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Moktarpur is 333849. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.2 hectares and falls under the 743329 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Moktarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Moktarpur
According to the 2011 Census, Moktarpur village had a total population of 1,617 people, including 834 males and 783 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.29%, with male literacy at 80.95% and female literacy at 44.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,181.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,617 | 834 | 783 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 274 | 141 | 133 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,181 | 606 | 575 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 850 | 561 | 289 |
| Illiterate Population | 767 | 273 | 494 |
Nearby Villages of Moktarpur
Moktarpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Moktarpur
Moktarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Moktarpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Moktarpur is about 58.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Moktarpur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Moktarpur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Moktarpur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Moktarpur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Moktarpur
Where is Moktarpur located?
Moktarpur village is located in Canning - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Moktarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Moktarpur is Sarengabad.
What is the pincode of Moktarpur?
The pincode of Moktarpur is 743329.
What is the population of Moktarpur?
Moktarpur had a total population of 1,617, including 834 males and 783 females.
How many households are there in Moktarpur?
Moktarpur had 308 households.
What is the literacy rate in Moktarpur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Moktarpur was 63.29%. Male literacy was 80.95% and female literacy was 44.46%.