Nischintapur - Kashipur, Purulia

Nischintapur is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.5 km from Kashipur and around 38.8 km from Purulia. Barrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nischintapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nischintapur is 330710. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.6 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nischintapur

According to the 2011 Census, Nischintapur village had a total population of 40 people, including 23 males and 17 females, living in 10 households. The sex ratio was 739 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.52%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Nischintapur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nischintapur is about 38.8 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