Pratappur

Pratappur is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.2km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Pratappur village. As per 2009 stats, Mahipur is the gram panchayat of Pratappur village.

Here you can discover what makes Pratappur unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Pratappur’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 Pratappur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pratappur is 309589. The village spans a total geographical area of 147.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733156. Raiganj is nearest town to Pratappur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pratappur 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 Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Pratappur

Population of Pratappur

According to the 2011 Census, Pratappur has a total population of about 1,038, with approximately 567 males and 471 females. The sex ratio is around 830 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 154 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 148 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 528. The overall literacy rate is approximately 28.23%, with male literacy at about 31.57% and female literacy near 24.20%. There are around 217 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pratappur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pratappur

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

Nearby Villages of Pratappur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pratappur