Nehatair - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nehatair is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 46.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nehatair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nehatair is 310690. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.1 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nehatair

According to the 2011 Census, Nehatair village had a total population of 503 people, including 267 males and 236 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.81%, with male literacy at 78.85% and female literacy at 72.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Nehatair

Nehatair 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 Nehatair

Nehatair 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 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Nehatair is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nehatair is about 46.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nehatair

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

Health Facilities in Nehatair

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

FAQs about Nehatair