Falia - Karimpur - II, Nadia

Falia is a village situated in the Karimpur - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahamatpur and around 65.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Natidanga-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Falia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Falia is 321145. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.6 hectares and falls under the 741165 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Falia

According to the 2011 Census, Falia village had a total population of 1,324 people, including 681 males and 643 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.82%, with male literacy at 63.27% and female literacy at 58.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 195.

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

Nearby Villages of Falia

Falia 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 Falia

Falia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rejinagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Falia is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Falia is about 65.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Falia

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

Health Facilities in Falia

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

FAQs about Falia