Nakful - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Nakful is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Bongaon and around 64.2 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakful village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakful is 322522. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.74 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nakful

According to the 2011 Census, Nakful village had a total population of 4,499 people, including 2,330 males and 2,169 females, living in 1,092 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.02%, with male literacy at 82.01% and female literacy at 71.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakful

Nakful 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 Nakful

Nakful is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pancheberia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Nakful is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Nakful is about 64.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakful

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

Health Facilities in Nakful

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

FAQs about Nakful