Nalafarka - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nalafarka is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 53.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalafarka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalafarka is 310562. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.14 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nalafarka

According to the 2011 Census, Nalafarka village had a total population of 320 people, including 155 males and 165 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.20%, with male literacy at 40.94% and female literacy at 24.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalafarka

Nalafarka 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 Nalafarka

Nalafarka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Nalafarka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nalafarka is about 53.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalafarka

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

Health Facilities in Nalafarka

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

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