Namokhara - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Namokhara 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 46.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namokhara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namokhara is 317874. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.4 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Namokhara 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 Namokhara

According to the 2011 Census, Namokhara village had a total population of 333 people, including 172 males and 161 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 91.95% and female literacy at 71.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Namokhara

Namokhara 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 Namokhara

Namokhara 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 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Namokhara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Namokhara is about 46.8 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 Namokhara

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

Health Facilities in Namokhara

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

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