Nial - Pandua, Hooghly

Nial is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Pandua and around 35.2 km from Chinsura. Panchagara-toregram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nial village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nial is 324767. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.2 hectares and falls under the 712134 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nial

According to the 2011 Census, Nial village had a total population of 1,546 people, including 800 males and 746 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.28%, with male literacy at 81.87% and female literacy at 66.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 708, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 229.

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

Nearby Villages of Nial

Nial 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 Nial

Nial is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Nial is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nial is about 35.2 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 Nial

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

Health Facilities in Nial

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

FAQs about Nial