Nihi Nagar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nihi Nagar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nihi Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihi Nagar is 311122. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.34 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nihi Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Nihi Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Nihi Nagar village had a total population of 173 people, including 92 males and 81 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 84.71% and female literacy at 63.38%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Nihi Nagar

Nihi Nagar 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 Nihi Nagar

Public transport in the Nihi Nagar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Nihi Nagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nihi Nagar is about 9.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nihi Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Nihi Nagar

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

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