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.

Here you can discover what makes Nagan unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Nagan’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Nagan

Population of Nagan

According to the 2011 Census, Nagan has a total population of about 998, with approximately 520 males and 478 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 141 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 420. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.52%, with male literacy at about 62.88% and female literacy near 53.77%. There are around 228 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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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