Nalkura - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Nalkura is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Gaighata and around 38.2 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalkura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalkura is 322687. The village covers a total geographical area of 55.85 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nalkura

According to the 2011 Census, Nalkura village had a total population of 844 people, including 432 males and 412 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.97%, with male literacy at 78.52% and female literacy at 67.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 766, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalkura

Nalkura 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 Nalkura

Nalkura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Nalkura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Nalkura is about 38.2 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 Nalkura

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

Health Facilities in Nalkura

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

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