Nidhkur - Santipur, Nadia

Nidhkur is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 25.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nabla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidhkur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidhkur is 321968. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.77 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nidhkur 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 Nidhkur

According to the 2011 Census, Nidhkur village had a total population of 2,734 people, including 1,440 males and 1,294 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.81%, with male literacy at 76.89% and female literacy at 72.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 813.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidhkur

Nidhkur 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 Nidhkur

Nidhkur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taherpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Nidhkur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Nidhkur is about 25.5 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 Nidhkur

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

Health Facilities in Nidhkur

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

FAQs about Nidhkur