Nehamba

Nehamba is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 39.4km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Ashokegram is the gram panchayat of Nehamba village.

Here you can discover what makes Nehamba unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Nehamba’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nehamba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nehamba is 310726. The village spans a total geographical area of 382 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Nehamba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nehamba village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nehamba

Population of Nehamba

According to the 2011 Census, Nehamba has a total population of about 2,836, with approximately 1,488 males and 1,348 females. The sex ratio is around 905 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 435 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 238. The overall literacy rate is approximately 68.02%, with male literacy at about 69.62% and female literacy near 66.25%. There are around 636 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nehamba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nehamba

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nehamba. As per the 2011 stats, Nehamba had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nehamba

Knowing the nearby villages of Nehamba helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nehamba.

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