Nabagram - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nabagram is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 30.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nabagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nabagram is 310783. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.51 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Nabagram

As per Census 2011, Nabagram village has a total population of 1,726 people, consisting of 846 males and 880 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 961 literate and 765 illiterate residents. Additionally, 644 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 395 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,726846880
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211102109
Scheduled Castes (SC)644320324
Scheduled Tribes (ST)395190205
Literate Population961505456
Illiterate Population765341424

Nearby Villages of Nabagram

Nabagram 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)
RaynandaSouth-West1.02 km
BhomarNorth-East1.09 km
SamjiaNorth-West1.38 km
DewanEast1.58 km
Chak JayantiSouth-East1.69 km
BaraitSouth1.94 km
BasantiEast2.03 km
ChandipurNorth-East2.30 km
PalashiSouth-East2.59 km
ThalsamaEast2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nabagram

Nabagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Nabagram is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nabagram is about 30.8 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 Nabagram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nabagram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nabagram

Where is Nabagram located?

Nabagram village is located in Kumarganj Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nabagram?

The Gram Panchayat of Nabagram is Samjia.

What is the pincode of Nabagram?

The pincode of Nabagram is 733141.

What is the population of Nabagram?

Nabagram has a total population of 1,726, including 846 males and 880 females.

How many households are there in Nabagram?

There are 421 households in Nabagram.

What is the literacy rate in Nabagram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nabagram is 55.68%. Male literacy is 59.69% and female literacy is 51.82%.