Nadiyara - Purulia - I, Purulia

Nadiyara is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.8 km from Purulia and around 7.7 km from Purulia. Lagda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nadiyara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nadiyara is 330976. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.06 hectares and falls under the 723149 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nadiyara

According to the 2011 Census, Nadiyara village had a total population of 2,912 people, including 1,503 males and 1,409 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.06%, with male literacy at 78.66% and female literacy at 48.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Nadiyara

Nadiyara 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 Nadiyara

Nadiyara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Nadiyara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nadiyara is about 7.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nadiyara

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

Health Facilities in Nadiyara

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

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