Nandura - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Nandura 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 25 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandura is 316513. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.99 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nandura

According to the 2011 Census, Nandura village had a total population of 1,583 people, including 823 males and 760 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.52%, with male literacy at 83.78% and female literacy at 74.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 524.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandura

Nandura 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 Nandura

Nandura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Nandura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Nandura is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandura

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

Health Facilities in Nandura

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

FAQs about Nandura