Pratapnagar

Pratapnagar is a village located in Sonarpur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.3km away from sub-district headquarter Rajpur (tehsildar office) and 36.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Pratapnagar village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Pratapnagar unique in its vibrant Sonarpur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Pratapnagar’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 Pratapnagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pratapnagar is 333593. The village spans a total geographical area of 119.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743330. Sonarpur is nearest town to Pratapnagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pratapnagar 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 Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur 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 Pratapnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Pratapnagar has a total population of about 2,785, with approximately 1,438 males and 1,347 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 293 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,845 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 64.17%, with male literacy at about 70.79% and female literacy near 57.09%. There are around 657 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pratapnagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pratapnagar

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

Nearby Villages of Pratapnagar

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

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