Nabla - Santipur, Nadia

Nabla is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 27.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nabla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nabla is 321971. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.55 hectares and falls under the 741402 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nabla 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 paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nabla

According to the 2011 Census, Nabla village had a total population of 1,890 people, including 968 males and 922 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.62%, with male literacy at 75.65% and female literacy at 71.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 145.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,890968922
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508169
Scheduled Castes (SC)1457471
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,281671610
Illiterate Population609297312

Nearby Villages of Nabla

Nabla 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)
CharsimuliaSouth-West1.37 km
SimuliaWest1.39 km
BhikarcharSouth-East1.58 km
GoalpurNorth-East1.70 km
GazipurSouth2.26 km
DoharparEast2.49 km
MalipotaWest2.55 km
PumliaWest2.55 km
DurgapurNorth-East2.96 km
TarapurSouth-West3.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nabla

Nabla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phulia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Nabla is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Nabla is about 27.9 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 Nabla

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

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

Health Facilities in Nabla

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

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

FAQs about Nabla

Where is Nabla located?

Nabla village is located in Santipur Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nabla?

Nabla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nabla?

The pincode of Nabla is 741402.

What is the population of Nabla?

Nabla had a total population of 1,890, including 968 males and 922 females.

How many households are there in Nabla?

Nabla had 468 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nabla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nabla was 73.62%. Male literacy was 75.65% and female literacy was 71.51%.