Namokhara

Namokhara is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 20.2km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 46.8km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Bahiri Panchshowa is the gram panchayat of Namokhara village.

Here you can discover what makes Namokhara unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Namokhara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Namokhara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Namokhara is 317874. The village spans a total geographical area of 168.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Namokhara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Namokhara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Namokhara

Population of Namokhara

According to the 2011 Census, Namokhara has a total population of about 333, with approximately 172 males and 161 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 36 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 279 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.97%, with male literacy at about 79.65% and female literacy near 65.84%. There are around 75 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Namokhara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Namokhara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Namokhara. As per the 2011 stats, Namokhara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Namokhara

Knowing the nearby villages of Namokhara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Namokhara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Namokhara