Nalda - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Nalda is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Jagatballavpur and around 25.7 km from Howrah. Polegustia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalda is 332758. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.91 hectares and falls under the 711414 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Nalda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Panchla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Howrah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nalda

According to the 2011 Census, Nalda village had a total population of 4,161 people, including 2,101 males and 2,060 females, living in 862 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.41%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 77.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalda

Nalda 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 Nalda

Nalda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phuleswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Nalda is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Nalda is about 25.7 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 Nalda

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

Health Facilities in Nalda

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

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