Madhab Nagar - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Madhab Nagar is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4 km from Ramganga and around 102 km from Alipore. Patharpratima serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhab Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhab Nagar is 335368. The village covers a total geographical area of 665.3 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Madhab Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Madhab Nagar village had a total population of 5,615 people, including 2,870 males and 2,745 females, living in 1,121 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.08%, with male literacy at 90.52% and female literacy at 79.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,982, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhab Nagar

Madhab Nagar 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 Madhab Nagar

Public transport in the Madhab Nagar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Namkhana, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Madhab Nagar is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Madhab Nagar is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhab Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Madhab Nagar

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

FAQs about Madhab Nagar