Nimdangi - Pursura, Hooghly

Nimdangi is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 57 km from Chinsura. Dihibadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nimdangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nimdangi is 324410. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.57 hectares and falls under the 712414 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Nimdangi

According to the 2011 Census, Nimdangi village had a total population of 4,739 people, including 2,424 males and 2,315 females, living in 1,122 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.86%, with male literacy at 87.09% and female literacy at 74.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,7392,4242,315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)459225234
Scheduled Castes (SC)245123122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)954
Literate Population3,4611,9151,546
Illiterate Population1,278509769

Nearby Villages of Nimdangi

Nimdangi 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)
TakipurNorth-West0.95 km
MasinanSouth-West1.19 km
SaidpurSouth-East1.44 km
Rasik ChakNorth-West1.66 km
PaschimparaNorth1.79 km
JangalparaEast2.12 km
RasulpurNorth-East2.14 km
RautaraSouth2.54 km
HarinakhaliNorth2.55 km
Purbba KrishnapurWest2.62 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nimdangi

Nimdangi 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 43.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Nimdangi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nimdangi is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nimdangi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nimdangi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nimdangi

Where is Nimdangi located?

Nimdangi village is located in Pursura Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nimdangi?

The Gram Panchayat of Nimdangi is Dihibadpur.

What is the pincode of Nimdangi?

The pincode of Nimdangi is 712414.

What is the population of Nimdangi?

Nimdangi had a total population of 4,739, including 2,424 males and 2,315 females.

How many households are there in Nimdangi?

Nimdangi had 1,122 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nimdangi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nimdangi was 80.86%. Male literacy was 87.09% and female literacy was 74.29%.