Narayanpur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Narayanpur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bahin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narayanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narayanpur is 309686. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.27 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Narayanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Narayanpur

As per Census 2011, Narayanpur village has a total population of 1,939 people, consisting of 975 males and 964 females. The village has 415 households and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 956 literate and 983 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,342 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,939975964
Child Population (0–6 yrs)285152133
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,342671671
Scheduled Tribes (ST)894445
Literate Population956538418
Illiterate Population983437546

Nearby Villages of Narayanpur

Narayanpur 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)
BaliharaNorth-West1.22 km
HatmaniSouth-West1.31 km
MadhupurNorth-East1.63 km
ChapduarSouth-East1.67 km
EkarNorth-East1.69 km
PakambaWest1.78 km
SangramSouth-West2.00 km
DeoganNorth2.16 km
SankarpurSouth2.40 km
DhoabishuaNorth-West2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narayanpur

Narayanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Narayanpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narayanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Narayanpur

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

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

FAQs about Narayanpur

Where is Narayanpur located?

Narayanpur village is located in Raiganj Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narayanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Narayanpur is Bahin.

What is the pincode of Narayanpur?

The pincode of Narayanpur is 733134.

What is the population of Narayanpur?

Narayanpur has a total population of 1,939, including 975 males and 964 females.

How many households are there in Narayanpur?

There are 415 households in Narayanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Narayanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narayanpur is 49.30%. Male literacy is 55.18% and female literacy is 43.36%.