Paschimpolta village, Swarupnagar block | Pincode 743247

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Paschimpolta is a village in Swarupnagar mandal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, with a population of 1,237 in 285 households. It has a literacy rate of 72.8% and is located at coordinates 22.879°N, 88.828°E with PIN code 743247.

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Ahuti Ray

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LGD code: 322788
Pincode: 743247
Post office: Dakshin Chatra
Population: 1,237
Households: 285
Literacy rate: 72.8%
Sex ratio: 957 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 385
Distance to district centre: 25 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Kolkata: 58 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1240 km
Nearest railway station: Gobardanga Railway Station · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Bhaduria Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Paschimpolta compares

By population, Paschimpolta ranks #56 of 65 villages in Swarupnagar mandal.

Literacy rate

72.8%

+3.3% vs mandal average

Paschimpolta: 72.8%
Swarupnagar mandal: 69.5%
North 24 Parganas district: 76.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

957

+10 vs mandal average

Paschimpolta: 957
Swarupnagar mandal: 947

Household size

people per home

4.3

+0.1 vs mandal average

Paschimpolta: 4.3
Swarupnagar mandal: 4.2

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Paschimpolta at a glance

Paschimpolta is a village of 1,237 people in 285 households (Census 2011) in Swarupnagar block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the 56th-largest of 65 villages in Swarupnagar block. Literacy is 73%, 3 points above the block average of 70% and the sex ratio is 957 women per 1,000 men. It lies 25 km from the North 24 Parganas district centre, 11 km from Bithari, the nearest town, 7 km from Gobardanga Railway Station railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 743247, served by Dakshin Chatra post office; the LGD village code is 322788. The nearest hospital or health centre is Bhaduria Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is Ahuti Ray, and the village votes in Swarupnagar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bina Mondal. The population is estimated at 1,384 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Paschimpolta · this village	1,237	73%	—
Kapileshwarpur · Swarupnagar	2,403	80%	1 km S
Kanchdahh · Swarupnagar	6,224	70%	1.4 km NW
Bhekulia · Swarupnagar	1,951	66%	1.9 km SE
Bagghata · Swarupnagar	1,052	82%	2.2 km SW
Keotali · Swarupnagar	2,461	71%	2.6 km NE
Pubali · Swarupnagar	1,918	62%	3.1 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Paschimpolta

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 14
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 184.13
Irrigated area (ha): 97
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Paschimpolta

LGD code: 322788
Pincode: 743247
Post office: Dakshin Chatra
Population (Census 2011): 1,237
Population (projected 2026): 1,384
Households: 285
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 957
Literacy rate: 72.8%
Coordinates: 22.87855°N, 88.82788°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bangaon
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Swarupnagar
Member of Parliament: Shantanu Thakur
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bina Mondal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Ahuti Ray
Block / Mandal: Swarupnagar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the North 24 Parganas district level

Then & Now

Paschimpolta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,237

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

1,384

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

285

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,237Census 2011
Households: 285Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 957 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3842026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · North 24 Parganas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Paschimpolta

Mandal centre

Swarupnagar · ≈ 8.7 km

≈ 18 min by car · 21 min by bike

Directions

District centre

North 24 Parganas · ≈ 25 km

≈ 51 min by car · 1 h 1 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 19,287 people

Bithari · ≈ 11 km

≈ 22 min by car · 26 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata58 kmcapital
Hyderabad1240 km
Delhi1326 km
Chennai1415 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGobardanga Railway Station7 km
Bus stopBaduria Bus Terminus16 km
Hospital / PHCBhaduria Hospital6 km
ATM / banke-Corner7 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum18 km
CollegeAIIMS KALYANI32 km
Police stationNagarukhra Police Station21 km

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People often ask about Paschimpolta

What is the pincode of Paschimpolta?

The pincode of Paschimpolta, Swarupnagar block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal is 743247. The post office is Dakshin Chatra.

Which post office delivers to Paschimpolta?

Mail for Paschimpolta is delivered through Dakshin Chatra post office, pincode 743247, in Swarupnagar block, North 24 Parganas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Paschimpolta located?

Paschimpolta is a village in Swarupnagar block of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Paschimpolta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Paschimpolta village has a population of 1,237 across 285 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Paschimpolta?

The current sarpanch of Paschimpolta gram panchayat is Ahuti Ray.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paschimpolta in?

Paschimpolta falls under the Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Paschimpolta in?

Paschimpolta falls under the Swarupnagar assembly constituency (AC #98) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Paschimpolta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Paschimpolta village is 72.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Paschimpolta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Paschimpolta village is 957 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Paschimpolta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Paschimpolta, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Paschimpolta from North 24 Parganas district centre?

Paschimpolta is approximately 25 km (straight-line) from the centre of North 24 Parganas district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Paschimpolta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Paschimpolta village is 322788.

Which is the nearest town to Paschimpolta?

Bithari (population 19,287, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 11 km from Paschimpolta in a straight line.

How big is Paschimpolta compared to other villages in Swarupnagar block?

Paschimpolta ranks 56 of 65 villages in Swarupnagar block by Census 2011 population (1,237 residents).

How far is Paschimpolta from Kolkata?

Paschimpolta is about 58 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 76 km.

How far is Paschimpolta from Hyderabad?

Paschimpolta is about 1240 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1612 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Paschimpolta?

Gobardanga Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Paschimpolta, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Paschimpolta?

Baduria Bus Terminus is the nearest bus stop to Paschimpolta, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paschimpolta?

Bhaduria Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Paschimpolta, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Paschimpolta?

e-Corner is the nearest ATM or bank to Paschimpolta, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Paschimpolta?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Paschimpolta, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Paschimpolta?

Paschimpolta falls under Swarupnagar assembly constituency (AC 98). The sitting MLA is Bina Mondal (AITC).

Who is the MP for Paschimpolta?

Paschimpolta is in Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Shantanu Thakur (BJP).

What is the population of Paschimpolta in 2026?

Paschimpolta is estimated at 1,384 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,237 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Paschimpolta in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Paschimpolta in North 24 Parganas district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Paschimpolta?

Ahuti Ray is the sarpanch of Paschimpolta gram panchayat, Swarupnagar block. See the sarpanch list of Swarupnagar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)