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.

Here you can discover what makes Nihinagar unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Nihinagar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Nihinagar has a total population of about 437, with approximately 226 males and 211 females. The sex ratio is around 933 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 57 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 160. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.51%, with male literacy at about 47.35% and female literacy near 49.76%. There are around 102 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nihinagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

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