Namakanda

Namakanda is a village located in Mayureswar I subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.7km away from sub-district headquarter Mollarpur (tehsildar office) and 40.1km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Talowan is the gram panchayat of Namakanda village.

Namakanda has its own place in the vibrant Birbhum region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Namakanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Namakanda is 316537. The village spans a total geographical area of 119.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731233. Rampurhat is nearest town to Namakanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

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Population of Namakanda

Below is a concise population overview of Namakanda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 583 301 282
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 47 22 25
Scheduled Castes (SC) 578 298 280
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 487 267 220
Illiterate Population 96 34 62

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Namakanda village:

  • The total population of Namakanda village is around 583, including approximately 301 males and 282 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 47 children aged 0–6 years in Namakanda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Namakanda village has 578 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Namakanda village is about 83.53%, with male literacy at 88.70% and female literacy at 78.01%.
  • There are around 139 households in Namakanda village.

Connectivity of Namakanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Namakanda. As per the 2011 stats, Namakanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Namakanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Namakanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Namakanda.

Tildanga Mahula Guru Chandrapur Bhalian Bilaspur Haturia Paschim Gamini Taloan Kanachi Tarachi Samachar

Frequently Asked Questions about Namakanda

Where is Namakanda located?
Namakanda village is situated in Mayureswar I Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namakanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Namakanda is Talowan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Namakanda?
The pincode of Namakanda is 731233, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Namakanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Namakanda is 583, with 301 males and 282 females.
How many households are there in Namakanda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Namakanda village has a total of 139 households.
What is the literacy rate in Namakanda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Namakanda is 83.53%. The male literacy rate is 88.70%, while the female literacy rate is 78.01%.