Nathkura - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Nathkura is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 33.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Duttafulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nathkura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nathkura is 322134. The village covers a total geographical area of 285.2 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Nathkura

As per Census 2011, Nathkura village has a total population of 2,370 people, consisting of 1,249 males and 1,121 females. The village has 558 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,633 literate and 737 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 260 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nathkura

Nathkura 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 Nathkura

Public transport in the Nathkura is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Nathkura is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Nathkura is about 33.8 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 Nathkura

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

Health Facilities in Nathkura

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

FAQs about Nathkura