Langalber - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Langalber is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Rajpur and around 21.9 km from Alipore. Langalberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Langalber village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Langalber is 333589. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.19 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Langalber

According to the 2011 Census, Langalber village had a total population of 2,058 people, including 1,021 males and 1,037 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.52%, with male literacy at 92.78% and female literacy at 82.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628.

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

Nearby Villages of Langalber

Langalber 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 Langalber

Langalber is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Langalber is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Langalber is about 21.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Langalber

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

Health Facilities in Langalber

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

FAQs about Langalber