Nischintapur - Barabazar, Purulia

Nischintapur is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Barabazar and around 39 km from Purulia. Tumrasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nischintapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nischintapur is 331868. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.87 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nischintapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Nischintapur

As per Census 2011, Nischintapur village has a total population of 1,162 people, consisting of 583 males and 579 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 558 literate and 604 illiterate residents. Additionally, 124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nischintapur

Nischintapur 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 Nischintapur

Nischintapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Nischintapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nischintapur is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nischintapur

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

Health Facilities in Nischintapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nischintapur village are given below:

FAQs about Nischintapur