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.

Naharia has its own place in the vibrant Paschim Medinipur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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

Below is a concise population overview of Naharia as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Naharia village:

• The total population of Naharia village is around 569, including approximately 291 males and 278 females, with a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 68 children aged 0–6 years in Naharia village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Naharia village has 92 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 151 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Naharia village is about 65.03%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 53.60%.
• There are around 136 households in Naharia village.

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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