Nuhuchibad - Santuri, Purulia

Nuhuchibad is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from Santuri and around 55.5 km from Purulia. Tarabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuhuchibad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuhuchibad is 330564. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.05 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Nuhuchibad

According to the 2011 Census, Nuhuchibad village had a total population of 239 people, including 118 males and 121 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.81%, with male literacy at 86.60% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Nuhuchibad

Nuhuchibad 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 Nuhuchibad

Public transport in the Nuhuchibad is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Nuhuchibad is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Nuhuchibad is about 55.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nuhuchibad

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

Health Facilities in Nuhuchibad

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

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