Nakharia - Habibpur, Malda

Nakharia is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Habibpur and around 26.8 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakharia is 313100. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.77 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Nakharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Nakharia

According to the 2011 Census, Nakharia village had a total population of 1,305 people, including 659 males and 646 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.21%, with male literacy at 53.79% and female literacy at 40.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakharia

Nakharia 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 Nakharia

Nakharia 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 13.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Nakharia is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Nakharia is about 26.8 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 Nakharia

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

Health Facilities in Nakharia

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

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