Nakunda - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Nakunda is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Goghat and around 86.9 km from Chinsura. Nakunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakunda is 324095. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.73 hectares and falls under the 712614 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Nakunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Nakunda

According to the 2011 Census, Nakunda village had a total population of 4,228 people, including 2,141 males and 2,087 females, living in 928 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.88%, with male literacy at 82.21% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,590, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakunda

Nakunda 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 Nakunda

Nakunda 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 Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Nakunda is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nakunda is about 86.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakunda

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

Health Facilities in Nakunda

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

FAQs about Nakunda