Naoga - Illambazar, Birbhum

Naoga is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 39.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naoga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naoga is 317997. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.97 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Naoga

According to the 2011 Census, Naoga village had a total population of 2,617 people, including 1,331 males and 1,286 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 81.79% and female literacy at 70.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 379.

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

Nearby Villages of Naoga

Naoga 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 Naoga

Naoga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Naoga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Naoga is about 39.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naoga

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

Health Facilities in Naoga

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

FAQs about Naoga