Nandigram - Pandua, Hooghly

Nandigram is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Pandua and around 34 km from Chinsura. Rameswarpur-gopalnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigram is 324816. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.66 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Nandigram

As per Census 2011, Nandigram village has a total population of 1,870 people, consisting of 942 males and 928 females. The village has 409 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,217 literate and 653 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 724 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandigram

Nandigram 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 Nandigram

Nandigram 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 Simlagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Nandigram is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nandigram is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandigram

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

Health Facilities in Nandigram

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

FAQs about Nandigram