Nachankula - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Nachankula is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 90.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nachankula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nachankula is 308995. The village covers a total geographical area of 324.56 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Nachankula

As per Census 2011, Nachankula village has a total population of 1,700 people, consisting of 892 males and 808 females. The village has 372 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 952 literate and 748 illiterate residents. Additionally, 462 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 275 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nachankula

Nachankula 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 Nachankula

Nachankula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Nachankula is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Nachankula is about 90.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nachankula

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

Health Facilities in Nachankula

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

FAQs about Nachankula