Nandigram - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Nandigram is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 41.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dabuk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigram is 316592. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.88 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Nandigram

According to the 2011 Census, Nandigram village had a total population of 1,219 people, including 621 males and 598 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.51%, with male literacy at 79.82% and female literacy at 62.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 712, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandigram

Nandigram 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 Nandigram

Nandigram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Nandigram is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nandigram is about 41.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandigram

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

Health Facilities in Nandigram

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

FAQs about Nandigram