Nagharia - English Bazar, Malda

Nagharia is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Malda and around 22.8 km from English Bazar. Fulbaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagharia is 313357. The village covers a total geographical area of 828.4 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Nagharia

As per Census 2011, Nagharia village has a total population of 6,408 people, consisting of 3,234 males and 3,174 females. The village has 1,371 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 987 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,878 literate and 3,530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 703 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 887 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nagharia

Nagharia 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 Nagharia

Public transport in the Nagharia is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Nagharia is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Nagharia is about 22.8 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 Nagharia

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

Health Facilities in Nagharia

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

FAQs about Nagharia