Nalkata - Longtharai Valley, Dhalai

Nalkata is a village situated in the Longtharai Valley subdivision of Dhalai district, Tripura. It is located approximately 14 km from Manu and around 45 km from Ambassa.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalkata is 272469. The village covers a total geographical area of 1377 hectares and falls under the 799266 pincode. Kumarghat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Nalkata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Karmachhara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nalkata

As per Census 2011, Nalkata village has a total population of 4,142 people, consisting of 2,461 males and 1,681 females. The village has 820 households and a sex ratio of 683 females per 1,000 males. There are 524 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,240 literate and 902 illiterate residents. Additionally, 853 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,797 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalkata

Nalkata 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Nalkata

Nalkata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pencharthal, while the nearest airport is Kailashahar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumarghat to Nalkata is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambassa to Nalkata is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalkata

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

Health Facilities in Nalkata

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

FAQs about Nalkata