Nakol

Nakol is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.3km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Nakol village. As per 2009 stats, Altapur Ii is the gram panchayat of Nakol village.

Here you can discover what makes Nakol unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Nakol’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 Nakol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Nakol is 309571. The village spans a total geographical area of 397.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Nakol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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

Google Map of Nakol

Population of Nakol

According to the 2011 Census, Nakol has a total population of about 3,669, with approximately 1,857 males and 1,812 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 649 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,260 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 100. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.36%, with male literacy at about 49.81% and female literacy near 36.75%. There are around 702 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Nakol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Nakol

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

Nearby Villages of Nakol

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakol