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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Nagharia village had a total population of 6,408 people, including 3,234 males and 3,174 females, living in 1,371 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.09%, with male literacy at 56.77% and female literacy at 49.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 703, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 887.

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

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:

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