Nalthoba - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Nalthoba is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Dhaniakhali and around 46.4 km from Chinsura. Dashghara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalthoba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalthoba is 324589. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.03 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nalthoba

According to the 2011 Census, Nalthoba village had a total population of 524 people, including 257 males and 267 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 1,039 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.05%, with male literacy at 82.43% and female literacy at 65.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalthoba

Nalthoba 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 Nalthoba

Nalthoba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Nalthoba is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nalthoba is about 46.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalthoba

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

Health Facilities in Nalthoba

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

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