Nagan - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nagan is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 54.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagan is 310618. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.44 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Nagan

According to the 2011 Census, Nagan village had a total population of 998 people, including 520 males and 478 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.14%, with male literacy at 75.35% and female literacy at 60.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 420.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagan

Nagan 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 Nagan

Public transport in the Nagan is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Nagan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nagan is about 54.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagan

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

Health Facilities in Nagan

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

FAQs about Nagan