Naki - Kharagpur, Munger

Naki is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Naki village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naki is 242959. The village covers a total geographical area of 89 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Naki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Naki

As per Census 2011, Naki village has a total population of 2,735 people, consisting of 1,437 males and 1,298 females. The village has 541 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 413 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,580 literate and 1,155 illiterate residents. Additionally, 392 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7351,4371,298
Child Population (0–6 yrs)413215198
Scheduled Castes (SC)392201191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,580951629
Illiterate Population1,155486669

Nearby Villages of Naki

Naki 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)
Mirza ChakNorth-West1.40 km
Paharpur AraziNorth1.63 km
BagraNorth-East1.69 km
TeliadihWest1.70 km
Harpur AraziNorth2.05 km
DagriWest2.31 km
Chuki NirpurNorth-East2.32 km
MahdewaNorth2.62 km
ParsotimpurNorth-West2.63 km
KarhariaEast2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naki

Naki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghorghat, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 129.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Naki is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Naki is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naki

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Naki

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

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

FAQs about Naki

Where is Naki located?

Naki village is located in Kharagpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Naki?

Naki is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Naki?

The pincode of Naki is 811213.

What is the population of Naki?

Naki has a total population of 2,735, including 1,437 males and 1,298 females.

How many households are there in Naki?

There are 541 households in Naki.

What is the literacy rate in Naki?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naki is 57.77%. Male literacy is 66.18% and female literacy is 48.46%.