Nakarna - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nakarna is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 79 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakarna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakarna is 310426. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.7 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Nakarna

According to the 2011 Census, Nakarna village had a total population of 295 people, including 152 males and 143 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.57%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 58.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakarna

Nakarna 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 Nakarna

Public transport in the Nakarna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Nakarna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nakarna is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakarna

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

Health Facilities in Nakarna

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

FAQs about Nakarna