Namajghar - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Namajghar is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Chinsurah and around 9.5 km from Chinsura. Saptagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namajghar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namajghar is 325075. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.39 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Namajghar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Namajghar

According to the 2011 Census, Namajghar village had a total population of 1,781 people, including 913 males and 868 females, living in 441 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.36%, with male literacy at 92.56% and female literacy at 81.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 218.

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

Nearby Villages of Namajghar

Namajghar 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 Namajghar

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Namajghar. The nearest railway station is Adi Saptagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Namajghar is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Namajghar is about 9.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Namajghar

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

Health Facilities in Namajghar

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

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