Nautara - Labpur, Birbhum

Nautara is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 34.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Chauhatta-mahodari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nautara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nautara is 317481. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.4 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Nautara

As per Census 2011, Nautara village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 276 males and 274 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 138 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population550276274
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653233
Scheduled Castes (SC)249122127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1386870
Literate Population331194137
Illiterate Population21982137

Nearby Villages of Nautara

Nautara 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)
AltorSouth-West0.98 km
UttarparaSouth0.99 km
DhangharaWest1.18 km
Paschim GobindapurNorth1.20 km
BheriaSouth-East1.54 km
PatharghataEast1.73 km
TatinaparaSouth-West1.79 km
Dakshin KanaipurNorth-West1.88 km
ArarSouth1.99 km
ShekhampurNorth2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nautara

Nautara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Nautara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nautara is about 34.4 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 Nautara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nautara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nautara

Where is Nautara located?

Nautara village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nautara?

The Gram Panchayat of Nautara is Chauhatta-mahodari-ii.

What is the pincode of Nautara?

The pincode of Nautara is 731303.

What is the population of Nautara?

Nautara has a total population of 550, including 276 males and 274 females.

How many households are there in Nautara?

There are 144 households in Nautara.

What is the literacy rate in Nautara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nautara is 60.18%. Male literacy is 70.29% and female literacy is 50.00%.