Nadiha - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Nadiha is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Manbazar and around 51.3 km from Purulia. Jitujuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nadiha is 332081. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.26 hectares and falls under the 723128 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Nadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Nadiha village had a total population of 1,034 people, including 515 males and 519 females, living in 218 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.27%, with male literacy at 87.17% and female literacy at 61.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Nadiha

Nadiha 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 Nadiha

Nadiha 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 Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Nadiha is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nadiha is about 51.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nadiha

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

Health Facilities in Nadiha

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

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