Moktarpur

Moktarpur is a village located in Canning Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.2km away from sub-district headquarter Canning (tehsildar office) and 58.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Sarengabad is the gram panchayat of Moktarpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Moktarpur unique in its vibrant Canning Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Moktarpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Moktarpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Moktarpur is 333849. The village spans a total geographical area of 253.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Canning is nearest town to Moktarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Moktarpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Moktarpur

Population of Moktarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Moktarpur has a total population of about 1,617, with approximately 834 males and 783 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 274 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,181 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.57%, with male literacy at about 67.27% and female literacy near 36.91%. There are around 308 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Moktarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Moktarpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Moktarpur. As per the 2011 stats, Moktarpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Moktarpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Moktarpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Moktarpur.

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