Nimdanga - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Nimdanga is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 46.6 km from Chinsura. Perambuasahabazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimdanga is 324563. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.15 hectares and falls under the 712402 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Nimdanga

As per Census 2011, Nimdanga village has a total population of 1,044 people, consisting of 484 males and 560 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 1,157 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 692 literate and 352 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nimdanga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,044484560
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1064957
Scheduled Castes (SC)466213253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291118
Literate Population692352340
Illiterate Population352132220

Nearby Villages of Nimdanga

Nimdanga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BallabhipurNorth-East1.33 km
RamkrishnapurNorth1.67 km
DighirNorth1.72 km
AntparaNorth-West1.81 km
Paschim GopinathpurSouth-West2.03 km
Radha NagarSouth-East2.16 km
DharampurSouth-West2.19 km
JamdaraWest2.44 km
SahbazarSouth-East2.83 km
GopinagarSouth2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimdanga

Nimdanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Nimdanga is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nimdanga is about 46.6 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 Nimdanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nimdanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Nimdanga

Where is Nimdanga located?

Nimdanga village is located in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nimdanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Nimdanga is Perambuasahabazar.

What is the pincode of Nimdanga?

The pincode of Nimdanga is 712402.

What is the population of Nimdanga?

Nimdanga has a total population of 1,044, including 484 males and 560 females.

How many households are there in Nimdanga?

There are 255 households in Nimdanga.

What is the literacy rate in Nimdanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimdanga is 66.28%. Male literacy is 72.73% and female literacy is 60.71%.