Nandanpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nandanpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 46.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandanpur is 310611. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.16 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 102 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Nandanpur village has a total population of 1,626 people, consisting of 846 males and 780 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 977 literate and 649 illiterate residents. Additionally, 195 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 309 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nandanpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nandanpur

Nandanpur 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 Nandanpur

Public transport in the Nandanpur 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 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Nandanpur is about 102 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nandanpur is about 46.9 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 Nandanpur

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

Health Facilities in Nandanpur

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

FAQs about Nandanpur