Nagra

Nagra is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.4km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 37.2km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Mankiary is the gram panchayat of Nagra village.

Here you can discover what makes Nagra unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Nagra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Nagra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nagra is 331144. The village spans a total geographical area of 290.97 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723201. Jhalda is nearest town to Nagra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nagra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nagra

Population of Nagra

According to the 2011 Census, Nagra has a total population of about 1,491, with approximately 741 males and 750 females. The sex ratio is around 1012 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 276 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 264 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 25. The overall literacy rate is approximately 44.27%, with male literacy at about 56.95% and female literacy near 31.73%. There are around 276 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nagra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nagra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Nagra. As per the 2011 stats, Nagra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Nagra

Knowing the nearby villages of Nagra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Nagra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nagra