Nandanpur - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Nandanpur is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Baru and around 37.8 km from Alipore. Harinarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandanpur is 334911. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.38 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Nandanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joynagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nandanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nandanpur village had a total population of 1,392 people, including 725 males and 667 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.10%, with male literacy at 78.89% and female literacy at 58.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 784.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandanpur

Nandanpur 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 Nandanpur

Nandanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dakshin Barasat, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Nandanpur is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nandanpur is about 37.8 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 Nandanpur

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

Health Facilities in Nandanpur

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

FAQs about Nandanpur