Nakrajuria - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Nakrajuria is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Salanpur and around 123 km from Barddhaman. Dendua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakrajuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakrajuria is 318490. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.04 hectares and falls under the 713357 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nakrajuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nakrajuria

As per Census 2011, Nakrajuria village has a total population of 2,746 people, consisting of 1,395 males and 1,351 females. The village has 509 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 417 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,522 literate and 1,224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 912 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 515 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nakrajuria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7461,3951,351
Child Population (0–6 yrs)417221196
Scheduled Castes (SC)912467445
Scheduled Tribes (ST)515240275
Literate Population1,522881641
Illiterate Population1,224514710

Nearby Villages of Nakrajuria

Nakrajuria 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)
SrirampurNorth0.82 km
DenduaNorth-East1.26 km
MaheshpurNorth-West1.59 km
BarabaiNorth1.87 km
SalanpurEast2.12 km
RamdiNorth-East2.12 km
SinsberaNorth-East2.31 km
DhanudiNorth-West2.57 km
KaladabarNorth-East2.90 km
BasudebpurNorth-East2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nakrajuria

Nakrajuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Nakrajuria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Nakrajuria is about 123 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakrajuria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nakrajuria

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

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

FAQs about Nakrajuria

Where is Nakrajuria located?

Nakrajuria village is located in Salanpur Subdivision, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nakrajuria?

The Gram Panchayat of Nakrajuria is Dendua.

What is the pincode of Nakrajuria?

The pincode of Nakrajuria is 713357.

What is the population of Nakrajuria?

Nakrajuria has a total population of 2,746, including 1,395 males and 1,351 females.

How many households are there in Nakrajuria?

There are 509 households in Nakrajuria.

What is the literacy rate in Nakrajuria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nakrajuria is 55.43%. Male literacy is 63.15% and female literacy is 47.45%.