Nalgara - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Nalgara is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 66.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hazratpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalgara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalgara is 318454. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.13 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nalgara

According to the 2011 Census, Nalgara village had a total population of 317 people, including 169 males and 148 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.93%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 65.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population317169148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)321616
Scheduled Castes (SC)1287454
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population20511986
Illiterate Population1125062

Nearby Villages of Nalgara

Nalgara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiraWest1.24 km
PalpaiEast1.30 km
BinodpurNorth1.92 km
BhurachakNorth-East2.21 km
SemalyaSouth2.50 km
NabasanWest2.61 km
IchhabpurNorth-East2.99 km
RasaNorth3.01 km
Chhatrish GandaSouth-East3.17 km
KathiNorth-West3.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nalgara

Nalgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Nalgara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nalgara is about 66.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalgara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Nalgara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nalgara

Where is Nalgara located?

Nalgara village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nalgara?

The Gram Panchayat of Nalgara is Hazratpur.

What is the pincode of Nalgara?

The pincode of Nalgara is 731125.

What is the population of Nalgara?

Nalgara had a total population of 317, including 169 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Nalgara?

Nalgara had 63 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nalgara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nalgara was 71.93%. Male literacy was 77.78% and female literacy was 65.15%.