Nihata

Nihata is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.8km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 27.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Kalyanpur is the gram panchayat of Nihata village.

Here you can discover what makes Nihata unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Nihata’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 Nihata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nihata is 333919. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743610. Baruipur is nearest town to Nihata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Nihata 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 Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Nihata

Population of Nihata

According to the 2011 Census, Nihata has a total population of about 1,904, with approximately 945 males and 959 females. The sex ratio is around 1014 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 152 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,614 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 74.05%, with male literacy at about 80.21% and female literacy near 67.99%. There are around 486 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nihata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nihata

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

Nearby Villages of Nihata

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Nihata