Nagrakata (community development block)
Nagrakata
নাগ্রাকাটা সমষ্টি উন্নয়ন ব্লক | |
|---|---|
Community development block | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Jalpaiguri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 397.00 km2 (153.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 119,556 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 03565 |
| Sex ratio | 974 ♂/♀ |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Alipurduars |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Nagrakata |
| Website | jalpaiguri |
Nagrakata (community development block) is an administrative division in Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Nagrakata and Banarhat police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Nagrakata.[1][2]
Geography
Nagrakata is located at 26°52′52″N 88°54′18″E / 26.881°N 88.905°E.
Nagrakata community development block has an area of 397.00 km2.[2]
Gram panchayats
Gram panchayats of Nagrakata block/ panchayat samiti are: Angrabhasa I, Angrabhasa II, Champaguri, Looksan and Sulkapara.[3]
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Nagrakata CD Block had a total population of 127,397 all of which were rural. There were 64,133 males and 63,264 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 17,626 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 62,624.[4]
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Nagrakata CD Block was 67,646, out of which 39,138 were males and 28,508 were females.[4]
Transport
NH 31C passes through the block.
References
- ^ "Contact details of Block Development Officers". Jalpaiguri district. West Bengal Government. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ a b "Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal , Table 4". Census of India 2001, Jalpaiguri district (02). Census Commissioner of India. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ "BRGF Allotment Order No. 13 dated 17.12.2009" (PDF). Jalpaiguri district. Government of West Bengal - Department of Panchayats & Rural Development. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- ^ a b "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 15 August 2015.