Noksha - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Noksha 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. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Noksha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Noksha is 311170. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.91 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Noksha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Noksha

As per Census 2011, Noksha village has a total population of 1,698 people, consisting of 880 males and 818 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 807 literate and 891 illiterate residents. Additionally, 692 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 718 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Noksha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Noksha

Noksha 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 Noksha

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Noksha. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Noksha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Noksha is about 4.7 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 Noksha

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

Health Facilities in Noksha

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

FAQs about Noksha