Deara Village - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Deara is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Rajpur and around 35.4 km from Alipore. Kheyadaha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deara is 333552. The village covers a total geographical area of 264.2 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Deara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Deara

As per Census 2011, Deara village has a total population of 3,152 people, consisting of 1,582 males and 1,570 females. The village has 758 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,261 literate and 891 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,876 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 3,152 1,582 1,570
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 301 141 160
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2,876 1,444 1,432
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 122 62 60
Literate Population 2,261 1,283 978
Illiterate Population 891 299 592

Nearby Villages of Deara

Deara 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KharkiNorth1.61 km
KheadahaSouth-East1.71 km
GoalapotaEast1.90 km
NayabadSouth2.10 km
KantipotaSouth-West2.23 km
KghodhatiEast2.55 km
TihuriaSouth-East2.59 km
BhagabanpurNorth-West2.63 km
RanabhutiaSouth-West2.67 km
Kumar PukuriaEast2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Deara

Deara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Deara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Deara is about 35.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Deara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Deara 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Deara

Where is Deara located?

Deara village is located in Sonarpur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Deara?

The Gram Panchayat of Deara is Kheyadaha-ii.

What is the pincode of Deara?

The pincode of Deara is 700150.

What is the population of Deara?

Deara has a total population of 3,152, including 1,582 males and 1,570 females.

How many households are there in Deara?

There are 758 households in Deara.

What is the literacy rate in Deara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Deara is 71.73%. Male literacy is 81.10% and female literacy is 62.29%.