Zafarpur - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Zafarpur is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Falta and around 27 km from Alipore. Banganagar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Zafarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Zafarpur is 334318. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.63 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Zafarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Zafarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Zafarpur village had a total population of 6,457 people, including 3,304 males and 3,153 females, living in 1,387 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.08%, with male literacy at 83.56% and female literacy at 72.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561.

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

Nearby Villages of Zafarpur

Zafarpur 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 Zafarpur

Zafarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Zafarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Zafarpur is about 27 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 Zafarpur

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

Health Facilities in Zafarpur

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

FAQs about Zafarpur