Nizra - Chakdah, Nadia

Nizra is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 47.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nizra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nizra is 322246. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.19 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nizra

As per Census 2011, Nizra village has a total population of 580 people, consisting of 300 males and 280 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 405 literate and 175 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nizra

Nizra 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 Nizra

Public transport in the Nizra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Nizra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Nizra is about 47.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nizra

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

Health Facilities in Nizra

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

FAQs about Nizra