Nadiha - Para, Purulia

Nadiha is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from Para and around 53.8 km from Purulia. Nadihasurulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nadiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nadiha is 330025. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.18 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nadiha

According to the 2011 Census, Nadiha village had a total population of 2,029 people, including 1,053 males and 976 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.12%, with male literacy at 74.49% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,380.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Santaldih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Nadiha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nadiha is about 53.8 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:

FAQs about Nadiha