Nabanagar - Falakata, Alipurduar

Nabanagar is a village situated in the Falakata subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4 km from Falakata and around 62.2 km from Jalpaiguri . Deogaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nabanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nabanagar is 307379. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.16 hectares and falls under the 735216 pincode. Falakata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nabanagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nabanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Nabanagar village had a total population of 4,719 people, including 2,427 males and 2,292 females, living in 1,020 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.58%, with male literacy at 76.56% and female literacy at 64.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,144, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 296.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Nabanagar

Nabanagar 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 Nabanagar

Nabanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Falakata, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Falakata to Nabanagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Nabanagar is about 62.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nabanagar

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

Health Facilities in Nabanagar

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

FAQs about Nabanagar