Naoda - Kaliachak - III, Malda

Naoda is a village situated in the Kaliachak - III subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from Dariapur and around 32.1 km from English Bazar. Akandabaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naoda is 313712. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.25 hectares and falls under the 732216 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Naoda

According to the 2011 Census, Naoda village had a total population of 573 people, including 292 males and 281 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.26%, with male literacy at 50.99% and female literacy at 35.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568.

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

Nearby Villages of Naoda

Naoda 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 Naoda

Naoda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jamirghata, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Naoda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Naoda is about 32.1 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 Naoda

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

Health Facilities in Naoda

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

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