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.

Moktarpur has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Moktarpur

Below is a concise population overview of Moktarpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,617 834 783
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 274 141 133
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,181 606 575
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 850 561 289
Illiterate Population 767 273 494

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Moktarpur village:

  • The total population of Moktarpur village is around 1,617, including approximately 834 males and 783 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 274 children aged 0–6 years in Moktarpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Moktarpur village has 1,181 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Moktarpur village is about 52.57%, with male literacy at 67.27% and female literacy at 36.91%.
  • There are around 308 households in Moktarpur village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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.

Bhabananda Hadiya Netra Hansarabad Iswaripur Ramrayer Gheri Singheswar Chengdona Nagartala Patikhali Chelikati

Frequently Asked Questions about Moktarpur

Where is Moktarpur located?
Moktarpur village is situated in Canning Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Moktarpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Moktarpur is Sarengabad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Moktarpur?
The pincode of Moktarpur is 743502, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Moktarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Moktarpur is 1,617, with 834 males and 783 females.
How many households are there in Moktarpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Moktarpur village has a total of 308 households.
What is the literacy rate in Moktarpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Moktarpur is 52.57%. The male literacy rate is 67.27%, while the female literacy rate is 36.91%.