Nafar - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nafar is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 24.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Panjul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nafar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nafar is 311008. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.77 hectares and falls under the 733126 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nafar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Nafar

According to the 2011 Census, Nafar village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 679 males and 639 females, living in 326 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.52%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 67.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Nafar

Nafar 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 Nafar

Nafar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Nafar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nafar is about 24.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nafar

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

Health Facilities in Nafar

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

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