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.

Nehamba has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Nehamba

Below is a concise population overview of Nehamba as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Nehamba village:

• The total population of Nehamba village is around 2,836, including approximately 1,488 males and 1,348 females, with a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 435 children aged 0–6 years in Nehamba village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Nehamba village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 238 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Nehamba village is about 68.02%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 66.25%.
• There are around 636 households in Nehamba village.

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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