Nihata - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Nihata is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Piyali and around 27.6 km from Alipore. Kalyanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nihata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nihata is 333919. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.49 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Nihata

As per Census 2011, Nihata village has a total population of 1,904 people, consisting of 945 males and 959 females. The village has 486 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,410 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,614 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nihata are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nihata

Nihata 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 Nihata

Nihata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Nihata is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nihata is about 27.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nihata

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

Health Facilities in Nihata

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

FAQs about Nihata