Nituttarpara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Nituttarpara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 72.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nituttarpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nituttarpara is 310410. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.02 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nituttarpara

As per Census 2011, Nituttarpara village has a total population of 455 people, consisting of 234 males and 221 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 115 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population455234221
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582632
Scheduled Castes (SC)437225212
Scheduled Tribes (ST)936
Literate Population1156154
Illiterate Population340173167

Nearby Villages of Nituttarpara

Nituttarpara 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)
GhatsaSouth1.05 km
JotsudamSouth-East1.53 km
BalapukurNorth-East1.60 km
JaminiparaEast1.84 km
FatepurNorth1.85 km
ChandailNorth-West1.86 km
DharmadangaSouth-East2.01 km
AkchaEast2.21 km
Saraihat BajedonorSouth-West2.24 km
UkhaliaSouth2.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nituttarpara

Public transport in the Nituttarpara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kaliyaganj, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Nituttarpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Nituttarpara is about 72.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nituttarpara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nituttarpara

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

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

FAQs about Nituttarpara

Where is Nituttarpara located?

Nituttarpara village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nituttarpara?

The Gram Panchayat of Nituttarpara is Akcha.

What is the pincode of Nituttarpara?

The pincode of Nituttarpara is 733132.

What is the population of Nituttarpara?

Nituttarpara has a total population of 455, including 234 males and 221 females.

How many households are there in Nituttarpara?

There are 95 households in Nituttarpara.

What is the literacy rate in Nituttarpara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nituttarpara is 25.27%. Male literacy is 26.07% and female literacy is 24.43%.