Nohna - Illambazar, Birbhum

Nohna is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 47.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ghurisha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nohna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nohna is 317982. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.3 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Nohna

As per Census 2011, Nohna village has a total population of 1,582 people, consisting of 809 males and 773 females. The village has 334 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 944 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 187 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 177 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nohna

Nohna 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 Nohna

Nohna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Nohna is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nohna is about 47.1 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 Nohna

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

Health Facilities in Nohna

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

FAQs about Nohna