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

According to the 2011 Census, Nathkura village had a total population of 2,370 people, including 1,249 males and 1,121 females, living in 558 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.27%, with male literacy at 77.16% and female literacy at 75.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 260.

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

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