Naharia

Naharia is a village located in Jhargram subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Jhargram are the district & sub-district headquarters of Naharia village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Lodhasuli is the gram panchayat of Naharia village.

Here you can discover what makes Naharia unique in its vibrant Jhargram-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Naharia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Naharia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Naharia is 340045. The village spans a total geographical area of 123.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721507. Jhargram is nearest town to Naharia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Naharia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Naharia

According to the 2011 Census, Naharia has a total population of about 569, with approximately 291 males and 278 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 68 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 92 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 151. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.03%, with male literacy at about 75.95% and female literacy near 53.60%. There are around 136 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Naharia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Naharia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Naharia. As per the 2011 stats, Naharia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Naharia

Knowing the nearby villages of Naharia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Naharia.

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