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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Namokhara village has a total population of 333 people, consisting of 172 males and 161 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 279 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Namokhara are given below:

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:

FAQs about Namokhara