Narail - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Narail is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 40.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ashokegram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narail is 310711. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.41 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Narail

As per Census 2011, Narail village has a total population of 983 people, consisting of 523 males and 460 females. The village has 221 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 136 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 619 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 183 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Narail

Narail 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 Narail

Narail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rampur Bazar, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Narail is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Narail is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narail

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

Health Facilities in Narail

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

FAQs about Narail