Narhatta - English Bazar, Malda

Narhatta is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Malda and around 9.5 km from English Bazar. Narhatta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narhatta is 313379. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.83 hectares and falls under the 732128 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Narhatta 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 Narhatta

According to the 2011 Census, Narhatta village had a total population of 1,107 people, including 557 males and 550 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 60.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Narhatta

Narhatta 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 Narhatta

Narhatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 3.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Narhatta is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Narhatta is about 9.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narhatta

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

Health Facilities in Narhatta

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

FAQs about Narhatta