Nalmuri - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Nalmuri is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.3 km from Gobindapur and around 30.3 km from Alipore. Pranganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalmuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalmuri is 333652. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.75 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Nalmuri

As per Census 2011, Nalmuri village has a total population of 3,411 people, consisting of 1,735 males and 1,676 females. The village has 700 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 488 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,089 literate and 1,322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4111,7351,676
Child Population (0–6 yrs)488241247
Scheduled Castes (SC)15114
Literate Population2,0891,104985
Illiterate Population1,322631691

Nearby Villages of Nalmuri

Nalmuri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalikapurNorth-East1.60 km
SerpurWest1.75 km
SaitgachhiSouth-East1.76 km
MalanchaWest1.85 km
Rani GachhiSouth-West1.94 km
JagulgachhiSouth-East1.95 km
Chak MarichaNorth-West1.97 km
SaihatiSouth2.16 km
Ghatak PukurEast2.66 km
PanapukurNorth2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nalmuri

Nalmuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Nalmuri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nalmuri is about 30.3 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 Nalmuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nalmuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nalmuri

Where is Nalmuri located?

Nalmuri village is located in Bhangar - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nalmuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Nalmuri is Pranganj.

What is the pincode of Nalmuri?

The pincode of Nalmuri is 743502.

What is the population of Nalmuri?

Nalmuri has a total population of 3,411, including 1,735 males and 1,676 females.

How many households are there in Nalmuri?

There are 700 households in Nalmuri.

What is the literacy rate in Nalmuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nalmuri is 61.24%. Male literacy is 63.63% and female literacy is 58.77%.