Nilerat - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Nilerat is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.3 km from Ramganga and around 71.7 km from Alipore. Dakshin Gangadharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilerat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilerat is 335325. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.4 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nilerat

As per Census 2011, Nilerat village has a total population of 1,823 people, consisting of 940 males and 883 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,124 literate and 699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 149 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilerat

Nilerat 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 Nilerat

Nilerat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Nilerat is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nilerat is about 71.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilerat

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

Health Facilities in Nilerat

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

FAQs about Nilerat