Pashchim Nayagan Village Overview
Pashchim Nayagan is a village in Gopiballavpur Ii tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Gopiballavpur is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Pashchim Nayagan village. As per available records (2009), Chorchita is the Gram Panchayat for Pashchim Nayagan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Pashchim Nayagan village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pashchim Nayagan is 340410. The village covers a geographical area of 85.01 hectares and has a pincode of 721517. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Pashchim Nayagan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Pashchim Nayagan
Population & Demographics of Pashchim Nayagan
This section provides population and demographic details of Pashchim Nayagan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 563 | 272 | 291 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 73 | 35 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 196 | 87 | 109 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 364 | 184 | 180 |
| Literate Population | 315 | 184 | 131 |
| Illiterate Population | 248 | 88 | 160 |
Key population details of Pashchim Nayagan village are given below:
- Pashchim Nayagan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 563, including approximately 272 males and 291 females, with a sex ratio of 1069 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 196 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 364 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Pashchim Nayagan village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.95%.
- There are around 120 households in Pashchim Nayagan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Pashchim Nayagan
Transport facilities help residents of Pashchim Nayagan village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Pashchim Nayagan
The following villages are located close to Pashchim Nayagan and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pashchim Nayagan
- Where is Pashchim Nayagan located?
- Pashchim Nayagan village is located in Gopiballavpur Ii Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Pashchim Nayagan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Pashchim Nayagan is Chorchita (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Pashchim Nayagan?
- The pincode of Pashchim Nayagan is 721517.
- What is the population of Pashchim Nayagan?
- Pashchim Nayagan has a total population of 563, including 272 males and 291 females.
- How many households are there in Pashchim Nayagan?
- There are 120 households in Pashchim Nayagan.
- What is the literacy rate in Pashchim Nayagan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pashchim Nayagan is 55.95%. Male literacy is 67.65% and female literacy is 45.02%.