Nakubar - Amta - II, Howrah

Nakubar is a village situated in the Amta - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Amta and around 47.7 km from Howrah. Amragori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakubar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakubar is 332551. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.19 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Nakubar

According to the 2011 Census, Nakubar village had a total population of 4,453 people, including 2,335 males and 2,118 females, living in 1,004 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.51%, with male literacy at 86.95% and female literacy at 77.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,078, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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 Population4,4532,3352,118
Child Population (0–6 yrs)467251216
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,078548530
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055
Literate Population3,2891,8121,477
Illiterate Population1,164523641

Nearby Villages of Nakubar

Nakubar 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)
RanjoybarEast0.96 km
GumgarNorth1.53 km
RautaraSouth-West1.53 km
KatashiaNorth-West1.59 km
AmragariSouth-West1.87 km
SaoraberiaEast1.99 km
Bedhi ChandrapurNorth-East2.02 km
RaghunathpurEast2.18 km
JhikhiraWest2.31 km
Ghanashyam ChakSouth2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakubar

Nakubar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagnan, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Nakubar is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Nakubar is about 47.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakubar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Nakubar

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

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

FAQs about Nakubar

Where is Nakubar located?

Nakubar village is located in Amta - II Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nakubar?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakubar is Amragori.

What is the pincode of Nakubar?

The pincode of Nakubar is 711401.

What is the population of Nakubar?

Nakubar had a total population of 4,453, including 2,335 males and 2,118 females.

How many households are there in Nakubar?

Nakubar had 1,004 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nakubar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakubar was 82.51%. Male literacy was 86.95% and female literacy was 77.66%.