Netra - Canning - II, South 24 Parganas
Netra is a village situated in the Canning - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.5 km from Canning and around 58.9 km from Alipore. Sarengabad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Netra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Netra is 333846. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.98 hectares and falls under the 743329 pincode. Caning is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Netra 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 Netra
As per Census 2011, Netra village has a total population of 4,154 people, consisting of 2,130 males and 2,024 females. The village has 771 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 808 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,973 literate and 2,181 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 396 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Netra are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,154 | 2,130 | 2,024 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 808 | 418 | 390 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 396 | 209 | 187 |
| Literate Population | 1,973 | 1,096 | 877 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,181 | 1,034 | 1,147 |
Nearby Villages of Netra
Netra 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 Netra
Netra 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 Caning to Netra is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Netra is about 58.9 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 Netra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Netra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Netra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Netra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Netra
Where is Netra located?
Netra village is located in Canning - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Netra?
The Gram Panchayat of Netra is Sarengabad.
What is the pincode of Netra?
The pincode of Netra is 743329.
What is the population of Netra?
Netra has a total population of 4,154, including 2,130 males and 2,024 females.
How many households are there in Netra?
There are 771 households in Netra.
What is the literacy rate in Netra?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Netra is 47.50%. Male literacy is 51.46% and female literacy is 43.33%.