Garshyamnagar, Noapara, Kaugachhi and Paltapara form an urban cluster east of Garulia and North Barrackpur.

Ichhapur Defence Estate lies on the west of North Barrackpur.

[1] 96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside) live in urban areas.

[7] Noapara is beside State Highway 1 (locally called Ghoshpara Road).

[9][8] North 24 Parganas district has been identified as one of the areas where ground water is affected by arsenic contamination.