Namkhana
About Namkhana
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Namkhana village is 335294. Namkhana village is located in Namkhana subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 92.6km away from district headquarter Namkhana. Namkhana is the sub-district headquarter of Namkhana village. As per 2009 stats, Namkhana village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 702.27 hectares. Namkhana has a total population of 7,058 peoples, out of which male population is 3,609 while female population is 3,449. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of namkhana village is 73.34% out of which 79.58% males and 66.80% females are literate. There are about 1,648 houses in namkhana village. Pincode of namkhana village locality is 743357.
When it comes to administration, Namkhana village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Namkhana village comes under Sagar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency. Kakdwip is nearest town to namkhana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
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Population of Namkhana
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,058 | 3,609 | 3,449 |
| Children (0-6) | 784 | 409 | 375 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,898 | 984 | 914 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 5,176 | 2,872 | 2,304 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,882 | 737 | 1,145 |
Connectivity of Namkhana
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Namkhana
Frequently Asked Questions about Namkhana
Where is Namkhana located?
Namkhana village is situated in Namkhana Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namkhana?
Namkhana serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Namkhana?
The pincode of Namkhana is 743357, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Namkhana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Namkhana is 7,058, with 3,609 males and 3,449 females.
How many households are there in Namkhana as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Namkhana village has a total of 1,648 households.
What is the literacy rate in Namkhana as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Namkhana is 73.34%. The male literacy rate is 79.58%, while the female literacy rate is 66.80%.