Nihinagar

Nihinagar is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.4km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Nihinagar village. As per 2009 stats, Hazratpur is the gram panchayat of Nihinagar village.

Nihinagar has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Nihinagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nihinagar is 311446. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Gangarampur is nearest town to Nihinagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nihinagar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Nihinagar

Below is a concise population overview of Nihinagar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 437 226 211
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 57 29 28
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 160 84 76
Literate Population 212 107 105
Illiterate Population 225 119 106

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Nihinagar village:

  • The total population of Nihinagar village is around 437, including approximately 226 males and 211 females, with a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 57 children aged 0–6 years in Nihinagar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Nihinagar village has 160 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Nihinagar village is about 48.51%, with male literacy at 47.35% and female literacy at 49.76%.
  • There are around 102 households in Nihinagar village.

Connectivity of Nihinagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nihinagar. As per the 2011 stats, Nihinagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Nihinagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Nihinagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nihinagar.

Kazi Bhagi Sihur Daudpur Salsama Chak Baliram Faradpur Uttar Kasrail Khirtta Chechra Santirhati Hosen Pur

Frequently Asked Questions about Nihinagar

Where is Nihinagar located?
Nihinagar village is situated in Tapan Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nihinagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Nihinagar is Hazratpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Nihinagar?
The pincode of Nihinagar is 733127, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Nihinagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nihinagar is 437, with 226 males and 211 females.
How many households are there in Nihinagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nihinagar village has a total of 102 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nihinagar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nihinagar is 48.51%. The male literacy rate is 47.35%, while the female literacy rate is 49.76%.