Nabhasan - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Nabhasan is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Rajpur and around 38.9 km from Alipore. Pratapnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nabhasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nabhasan is 333607. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.34 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nabhasan 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nabhasan

As per Census 2011, Nabhasan village has a total population of 1,712 people, consisting of 885 males and 827 females. The village has 404 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 185 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,136 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,218 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,712885827
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1859392
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,218644574
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,136651485
Illiterate Population576234342

Nearby Villages of Nabhasan

Nabhasan 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SangurNorth-East0.85 km
RaypurSouth-West1.77 km
MetiariNorth-West2.05 km
GaralNorth-West2.90 km
PratapnagarNorth2.93 km
KalikapurWest3.39 km
MuragachhaNorth-West3.67 km
JalalabadEast3.76 km
Kashia DangaNorth-East3.78 km
SamukpotaNorth-West4.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nabhasan

Nabhasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champahati, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Nabhasan is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nabhasan is about 38.9 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 Nabhasan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nabhasan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nabhasan

Where is Nabhasan located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Nabhasan?

The Gram Panchayat of Nabhasan is Pratapnagar.

What is the pincode of Nabhasan?

The pincode of Nabhasan is 700150.

What is the population of Nabhasan?

Nabhasan has a total population of 1,712, including 885 males and 827 females.

How many households are there in Nabhasan?

There are 404 households in Nabhasan.

What is the literacy rate in Nabhasan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nabhasan is 66.36%. Male literacy is 73.56% and female literacy is 58.65%.