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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Nakrajuria

According to the 2011 Census, Nakrajuria village had a total population of 2,746 people, including 1,395 males and 1,351 females, living in 509 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.35%, with male literacy at 75.04% and female literacy at 55.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 912, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 515.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nakrajuria