Nazra - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Nazra is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Usthi and around 37.2 km from Alipore. Usthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nazra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nazra is 334158. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.9 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nazra

As per Census 2011, Nazra village has a total population of 9,552 people, consisting of 4,883 males and 4,669 females. The village has 1,821 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,534 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,346 literate and 4,206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 772 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nazra

Nazra 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 Nazra

Nazra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Nazra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Nazra is about 37.2 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 Nazra

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

Health Facilities in Nazra

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

FAQs about Nazra