Nandoi - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Nandoi is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Kamalgaon-sujali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandoi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandoi is 308982. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.44 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Nandoi

According to the 2011 Census, Nandoi village had a total population of 2,790 people, including 1,437 males and 1,353 females, living in 535 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.91%, with male literacy at 63.99% and female literacy at 39.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandoi

Nandoi 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 Nandoi

Nandoi 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 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Nandoi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Nandoi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandoi

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

Health Facilities in Nandoi

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

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