Nurpur - Manikchak, Malda

Nurpur is a village situated in the Manikchak subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.8 km from Manikchak and around 36.7 km from English Bazar. Nurpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nurpur is 313507. The village covers a total geographical area of 564.42 hectares and falls under the 732203 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nurpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nurpur

As per Census 2011, Nurpur village has a total population of 14,066 people, consisting of 7,234 males and 6,832 females. The village has 2,933 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,480 literate and 7,586 illiterate residents. Additionally, 456 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nurpur

Nurpur 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 Nurpur

Nurpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kumarganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Nurpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Nurpur is about 36.7 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 Nurpur

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

Health Facilities in Nurpur

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

FAQs about Nurpur