Nikarighata - Canning - I, South 24 Parganas

Nikarighata is a village situated in the Canning - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Canning and around 54.2 km from Alipore. Nikarighata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikarighata is 333801. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.2 hectares and falls under the 743363 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nikarighata

According to the 2011 Census, Nikarighata village had a total population of 3,419 people, including 1,781 males and 1,638 females, living in 749 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.03%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 66.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,338.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikarighata

Nikarighata 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 Nikarighata

Nikarighata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Nikarighata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nikarighata is about 54.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nikarighata

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

Health Facilities in Nikarighata

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

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