Nurpur Village Overview
Nurpur is a village in Alipurduar Ii tehsil of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.9 km from Josodanga tehsil headquarters and around 118 km from Jalpaiguri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Turturi is the Gram Panchayat for Nurpur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Nurpur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nurpur is 307316. The village covers a geographical area of 640.7 hectares and has a pincode of 736206. Alipurduar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Location Map of Nurpur
Population & Demographics of Nurpur
This section provides population and demographic details of Nurpur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,860 | 957 | 903 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 290 | 150 | 140 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 342 | 177 | 165 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 885 | 455 | 430 |
| Literate Population | 988 | 555 | 433 |
| Illiterate Population | 872 | 402 | 470 |
Key population details of Nurpur village are given below:
- Nurpur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,860, including approximately 957 males and 903 females, with a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 342 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 885 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Nurpur village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.12%.
- There are around 439 households in Nurpur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nurpur
Transport facilities help residents of Nurpur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Nurpur
The following villages are located close to Nurpur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nurpur
- Where is Nurpur located?
- Nurpur village is located in Alipurduar Ii Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Nurpur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Nurpur is Turturi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Nurpur?
- The pincode of Nurpur is 736206.
- What is the population of Nurpur?
- Nurpur has a total population of 1,860, including 957 males and 903 females.
- How many households are there in Nurpur?
- There are 439 households in Nurpur.
- What is the literacy rate in Nurpur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nurpur is 53.12%. Male literacy is 57.99% and female literacy is 47.95%.