Nandar - Illambazar, Birbhum

Nandar is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 41.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandar is 317934. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.05 hectares and falls under the 731121 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Nandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Nandar

According to the 2011 Census, Nandar village had a total population of 305 people, including 149 males and 156 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.75%, with male literacy at 87.59% and female literacy at 80.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandar

Nandar 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 Nandar

Nandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Nandar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nandar is about 41.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandar

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

Health Facilities in Nandar

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

FAQs about Nandar