Nichitpur

Nichitpur is a village located in Matigara subdivision of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.3km away from sub-district headquarter Kadamtala. Darjiling is the district headquarter of Nichitpur village. As per 2009 stats, Patharghata is the gram panchayat of Nichitpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Nichitpur unique in its vibrant Matigara-Darjiling region. You’ll see Nichitpur’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 Nichitpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nichitpur is 306535. The village spans a total geographical area of 167.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 734010. Siliguri is nearest town to Nichitpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nichitpur 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 Matigara-naxalbari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nichitpur

Population of Nichitpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nichitpur has a total population of about 990, with approximately 483 males and 507 females. The sex ratio is around 1049 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 94 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 707. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.71%, with male literacy at about 62.11% and female literacy near 39.84%. There are around 192 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nichitpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nichitpur

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

Nearby Villages of Nichitpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Nichitpur