Dakshin Narayanpur - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Dakshin Narayanpur is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 56.6 km from Alipore. Gajipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Narayanpur is 334568. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.82 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Narayanpur

As per Census 2011, Dakshin Narayanpur village has a total population of 1,463 people, consisting of 762 males and 701 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,064 literate and 399 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dakshin Narayanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,463762701
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1649173
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,307676631
Literate Population1,064617447
Illiterate Population399145254

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Narayanpur

Dakshin Narayanpur 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)
MahadebpurNorth-West1.00 km
JamalSouth-East1.01 km
Dakshin BallavpurEast1.19 km
RateneshwarpurSouth-East1.54 km
BansberiaWest1.55 km
ChandipurSouth-West1.76 km
Chak BanamalipurEast1.78 km
Gabberia (k)North2.31 km
DaulatpurSouth-East2.36 km
DaulatabadWest2.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dakshin Narayanpur

Dakshin Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kalwan Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Dakshin Narayanpur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Dakshin Narayanpur is about 56.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Narayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dakshin Narayanpur

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

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

FAQs about Dakshin Narayanpur

Where is Dakshin Narayanpur located?

Dakshin Narayanpur village is located in Kulpi Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Narayanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Narayanpur is Gajipur.

What is the pincode of Dakshin Narayanpur?

The pincode of Dakshin Narayanpur is 743351.

What is the population of Dakshin Narayanpur?

Dakshin Narayanpur has a total population of 1,463, including 762 males and 701 females.

How many households are there in Dakshin Narayanpur?

There are 310 households in Dakshin Narayanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Narayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Narayanpur is 72.73%. Male literacy is 80.97% and female literacy is 63.77%.