Nazirpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nazirpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 31.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Uday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nazirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nazirpur is 310663. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.49 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nazirpur 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 Nazirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nazirpur village had a total population of 749 people, including 401 males and 348 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.48%, with male literacy at 68.06% and female literacy at 56.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 333.

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

Nearby Villages of Nazirpur

Nazirpur 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 Nazirpur

Nazirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Nazirpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nazirpur is about 31.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nazirpur

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

Health Facilities in Nazirpur

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

FAQs about Nazirpur