Indraprastha - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Indraprastha is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Ramganga and around 90.8 km from Alipore. Ramganga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Indraprastha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Indraprastha is 335348. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.1 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Indraprastha

As per Census 2011, Indraprastha village has a total population of 1,246 people, consisting of 645 males and 601 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 867 literate and 379 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 85 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Indraprastha

Indraprastha 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 Indraprastha

Indraprastha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Indraprastha is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Indraprastha is about 90.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Indraprastha

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

Health Facilities in Indraprastha

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

FAQs about Indraprastha