Nikunjapur Village Overview
Nikunjapur is a village in Onda tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 15.3 km from Onda tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Nikunjapur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Nikunjapur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikunjapur is 328425. The village covers a geographical area of 121.87 hectares and has a pincode of 722144. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Location Map of Nikunjapur
Population & Demographics of Nikunjapur
This section provides population and demographic details of Nikunjapur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,239 | 1,156 | 1,083 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 220 | 121 | 99 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 919 | 467 | 452 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,489 | 854 | 635 |
| Illiterate Population | 750 | 302 | 448 |
Key population details of Nikunjapur village are given below:
- Nikunjapur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,239, including approximately 1,156 males and 1,083 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 919 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Nikunjapur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.50%.
- There are around 497 households in Nikunjapur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nikunjapur
Transport facilities help residents of Nikunjapur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Nikunjapur
The following villages are located close to Nikunjapur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nikunjapur
- Where is Nikunjapur located?
- Nikunjapur village is located in Onda Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Nikunjapur?
- Nikunjapur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Nikunjapur?
- The pincode of Nikunjapur is 722144.
- What is the population of Nikunjapur?
- Nikunjapur has a total population of 2,239, including 1,156 males and 1,083 females.
- How many households are there in Nikunjapur?
- There are 497 households in Nikunjapur.
- What is the literacy rate in Nikunjapur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nikunjapur is 66.50%. Male literacy is 73.88% and female literacy is 58.63%.