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

As per Census 2011, Nazirpur village has a total population of 749 people, consisting of 401 males and 348 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population749401348
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1126646
Scheduled Castes (SC)333177156
Literate Population398228170
Illiterate Population351173178

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhonailSouth-West0.80 km
TetrailNorth0.80 km
NakairSouth0.96 km
PhulbariEast1.11 km
RaghunathpurWest1.15 km
NarasundarparaNorth-East1.37 km
DurgaramchakNorth1.84 km
NaraiNorth-West1.86 km
KhasparaSouth-East1.86 km
RaghabpurWest1.94 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nazirpur

Where is Nazirpur located?

Nazirpur village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nazirpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Nazirpur is Uday.

What is the pincode of Nazirpur?

The pincode of Nazirpur is 733142.

What is the population of Nazirpur?

Nazirpur has a total population of 749, including 401 males and 348 females.

How many households are there in Nazirpur?

There are 172 households in Nazirpur.

What is the literacy rate in Nazirpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nazirpur is 53.14%. Male literacy is 56.86% and female literacy is 48.85%.