Nandair - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nandair is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 45.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandair is 310675. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.19 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nandair village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Nandair

According to the 2011 Census, Nandair village had a total population of 1,725 people, including 892 males and 833 females, living in 409 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.20%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 72.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 52, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandair

Nandair 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 Nandair

Nandair 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 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Nandair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nandair is about 45.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandair

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

Health Facilities in Nandair

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

FAQs about Nandair