Nazirpur - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nazirpur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nazirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nazirpur is 311257. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.38 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nazirpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nazirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nazirpur village had a total population of 1,175 people, including 571 males and 604 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.08%, with male literacy at 84.81% and female literacy at 75.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Nazirpur

Nazirpur 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 Nazirpur

Nazirpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Nazirpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nazirpur

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

Health Facilities in Nazirpur

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

FAQs about Nazirpur