Nayabad - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Nayabad is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Rajpur and around 32.4 km from Alipore. Kheyadaha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nayabad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nayabad is 333559. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.72 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Nayabad 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 Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nayabad

According to the 2011 Census, Nayabad village had a total population of 3,696 people, including 1,911 males and 1,785 females, living in 829 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.08%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 77.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Nayabad

Nayabad 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 Nayabad

Nayabad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narendrapur Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Nayabad is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nayabad is about 32.4 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 Nayabad

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

Health Facilities in Nayabad

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

FAQs about Nayabad