Naknan - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Naknan is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 58.2 km from Alipore. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naknan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naknan is 334611. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.39 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Naknan

As per Census 2011, Naknan village has a total population of 1,123 people, consisting of 560 males and 563 females. The village has 212 households and a sex ratio of 1,005 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 723 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 69 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Naknan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Naknan

Naknan 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 Naknan

Public transport in the Naknan is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Naknan is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Naknan is about 58.2 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 Naknan

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

Health Facilities in Naknan

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

FAQs about Naknan