Naosa - Kaliganj, Nadia

Naosa is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 44.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Palitbegia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naosa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naosa is 321403. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.13 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Naosa

As per Census 2011, Naosa village has a total population of 1,662 people, consisting of 859 males and 803 females. The village has 437 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 773 literate and 889 illiterate residents. Additionally, 536 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,662859803
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222119103
Scheduled Castes (SC)536282254
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population773427346
Illiterate Population889432457

Nearby Villages of Naosa

Naosa 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)
SantipurWest0.61 km
Ghorai KhetraSouth1.14 km
Arar BegeNorth-East1.74 km
Bil BhalsuniEast1.74 km
Gokul NagarNorth1.99 km
Chak BegeNorth2.03 km
DaluipuraSouth-East2.05 km
SahazadpurWest2.18 km
Khorda BegeNorth-East2.20 km
RautaraWest2.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Naosa

Naosa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Naosa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Naosa is about 44.9 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 Naosa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Naosa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Naosa

Where is Naosa located?

Naosa village is located in Kaliganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Naosa?

The Gram Panchayat of Naosa is Palitbegia.

What is the pincode of Naosa?

The pincode of Naosa is 741137.

What is the population of Naosa?

Naosa has a total population of 1,662, including 859 males and 803 females.

How many households are there in Naosa?

There are 437 households in Naosa.

What is the literacy rate in Naosa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Naosa is 46.51%. Male literacy is 49.71% and female literacy is 43.09%.