Narugram - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Narugram is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Shyamsundar. Narugram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narugram is 320747. The village covers a total geographical area of 921.89 hectares and falls under the 713424 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Narugram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Narugram

As per Census 2011, Narugram village has a total population of 3,226 people, consisting of 1,660 males and 1,566 females. The village has 742 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 322 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,262 literate and 964 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,473 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 346 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2261,6601,566
Child Population (0–6 yrs)322166156
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,473750723
Scheduled Tribes (ST)346180166
Literate Population2,2621,270992
Illiterate Population964390574

Nearby Villages of Narugram

Narugram 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)
BhimpurSouth-East1.42 km
BasudebpurEast1.63 km
SagraiWest2.20 km
PurshunaSouth2.20 km
JotramEast2.29 km
GopalpurNorth-West2.42 km
SiptaWest2.43 km
AhladipurSouth2.51 km
NandalSouth-East2.55 km
ShripurEast3.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narugram

Narugram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Narugram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Narugram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narugram

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Narugram 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 Narugram

Where is Narugram located?

Narugram village is located in Raina - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narugram?

Narugram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Narugram?

The pincode of Narugram is 713424.

What is the population of Narugram?

Narugram has a total population of 3,226, including 1,660 males and 1,566 females.

How many households are there in Narugram?

There are 742 households in Narugram.

What is the literacy rate in Narugram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narugram is 70.12%. Male literacy is 76.51% and female literacy is 63.35%.