Nagan

Nagan is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 54.3km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Nagan village.

Nagan has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Nagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nagan is 310618. The village spans a total geographical area of 151.44 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Nagan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nagan village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Nagan

Below is a concise population overview of Nagan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Nagan village:

• The total population of Nagan village is around 998, including approximately 520 males and 478 females, with a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 141 children aged 0–6 years in Nagan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Nagan village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 420 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Nagan village is about 58.52%, with male literacy at 62.88% and female literacy at 53.77%.
• There are around 228 households in Nagan village.

Connectivity of Nagan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nagan. As per the 2011 stats, Nagan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nagan

Knowing the nearby villages of Nagan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nagan.

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