Nahina - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Nahina is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 49.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nahina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nahina is 317881. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.76 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Nahina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nahina

According to the 2011 Census, Nahina village had a total population of 3,332 people, including 1,734 males and 1,598 females, living in 737 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.77%, with male literacy at 79.06% and female literacy at 70.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 581.

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

Nearby Villages of Nahina

Nahina 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 Nahina

Nahina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Nahina is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nahina is about 49.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nahina

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

Health Facilities in Nahina

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

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