Neona - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Neona is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 30.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neona is 310802. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.79 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Galurghat is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Neona

According to the 2011 Census, Neona village had a total population of 730 people, including 363 males and 367 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.01%, with male literacy at 62.38% and female literacy at 65.63%.

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

Nearby Villages of Neona

Neona 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 Neona

Neona 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 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Galurghat to Neona is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Neona is about 30.3 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 Neona

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

Health Facilities in Neona

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

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