Nijbalia - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Nijbalia is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Jagatballavpur and around 23.2 km from Howrah. Pantihal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nijbalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nijbalia is 332742. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.22 hectares and falls under the 711404 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Nijbalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatballavpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sreerampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nijbalia

As per Census 2011, Nijbalia village has a total population of 3,933 people, consisting of 1,959 males and 1,974 females. The village has 944 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,124 literate and 809 illiterate residents. Additionally, 636 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nijbalia

Nijbalia 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 Nijbalia

Nijbalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Nijbalia is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Nijbalia is about 23.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nijbalia

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

Health Facilities in Nijbalia

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

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