Nazirpur - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Nazirpur is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Rampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nazirpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nazirpur is 309632. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.06 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Nazirpur

According to the 2011 Census, Nazirpur village had a total population of 568 people, including 293 males and 275 females, living in 118 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.37%, with male literacy at 74.10% and female literacy at 51.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 331, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Nazirpur

Nazirpur 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 Nazirpur

Nazirpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Nazirpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nazirpur

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

Health Facilities in Nazirpur

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

FAQs about Nazirpur