Nakail - Habibpur, Malda

Nakail is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Habibpur and around 30.3 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakail is 312935. The village covers a total geographical area of 348.75 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Nakail

As per Census 2011, Nakail village has a total population of 1,329 people, consisting of 666 males and 663 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 756 illiterate residents. Additionally, 501 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 774 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,329666663
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19410094
Scheduled Castes (SC)501257244
Scheduled Tribes (ST)774382392
Literate Population573328245
Illiterate Population756338418

Nearby Villages of Nakail

Nakail 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PindalNorth-East1.49 km
SisdangaNorth-West1.61 km
OltaraSouth1.69 km
Pathar OltaraWest1.71 km
SundarbanSouth-East1.75 km
Pathar PhulbanaNorth-West1.87 km
MangalpuraEast2.16 km
BanchhairSouth-West2.22 km
PasuliNorth-East2.29 km
Pathar LaibariWest2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakail

Nakail is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Nakail is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Nakail is about 30.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakail

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nakail

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nakail

Where is Nakail located?

Nakail village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nakail?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakail is Mangalpur.

What is the pincode of Nakail?

The pincode of Nakail is 732122.

What is the population of Nakail?

Nakail has a total population of 1,329, including 666 males and 663 females.

How many households are there in Nakail?

There are 277 households in Nakail.

What is the literacy rate in Nakail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakail is 43.12%. Male literacy is 49.25% and female literacy is 36.95%.