Niruli village, Minakhan block | Pincode 743291

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Niruli is a village in Minakhan mandal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It has a population of 2,704 across 576 households with a literacy rate of 60.1%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUMANA PATRA

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LGD code: 323825
Pincode: 743291
Post office: Champapukur
Population: 2,704
Households: 576
Literacy rate: 60.1%
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,004
Distance to district centre: 26 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Kolkata: 43 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1218 km
Nearest railway station: Ghora Ras Ghona · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Nimichi Hospital · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Niruli compares

By population, Niruli ranks #25 of 72 villages in Minakhan mandal.

Literacy rate

60.1%

−1.0% vs mandal average

Niruli: 60.1%
Minakhan mandal: 61.1%
North 24 Parganas district: 76.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

988

+32 vs mandal average

Niruli: 988
Minakhan mandal: 956

Household size

people per home

4.7

+0.1 vs mandal average

Niruli: 4.7
Minakhan mandal: 4.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Niruli at a glance

Niruli is a village of 2,704 people in 576 households (Census 2011) in Minakhan block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the 25th-largest of 72 villages in Minakhan block. Literacy is 60%, 1 points below the block average of 61% and the sex ratio is 988 women per 1,000 men. It lies 26 km from the North 24 Parganas district centre, 3 km from Chaital, the nearest town, 13 km from Ghora Ras Ghona railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 743291, served by Champapukur post office; the LGD village code is 323825. The nearest hospital or health centre is Nimichi Hospital, 2 km away. The sarpanch is SUMANA PATRA, and the village votes in Minakhan assembly constituency, represented by MLA Usha Rani Mondal. The population is estimated at 3,025 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Niruli · this village	2,704	60%	—
Niruli Abad · Minakhan	2,372	59%	0.9 km N
Bachhra · Minakhan	1,701	67%	1.5 km S
Golaghata · Minakhan	1,213	57%	1.5 km E
Nimchi Abad · Minakhan	59	63%	1.6 km NE
Ghipukuria · Minakhan	814	62%	1.9 km E
Nimchi · Minakhan	1,481	74%	2.3 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Niruli

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 17
Power hours (winter): 17
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 136.38
Irrigated area (ha): 10
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Niruli

LGD code: 323825
Pincode: 743291
Post office: Champapukur
Population (Census 2011): 2,704
Population (projected 2026): 3,025
Households: 576
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 988
Literacy rate: 60.1%
Coordinates: 22.53385°N, 88.77745°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Basirhat
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Minakhan
Member of Parliament: Haji Nurul Islam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Usha Rani Mondal
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUMANA PATRA
Block / Mandal: Minakhan

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the North 24 Parganas district level

Then & Now

Niruli — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,704

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

3,025

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

576

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

—

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,704Census 2011
Households: 576Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 988 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,0252026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · North 24 Parganas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Niruli

Mandal centre

Minakhan · ≈ 6.3 km

≈ 13 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

North 24 Parganas · ≈ 26 km

≈ 53 min by car · 1 h 3 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,927 people

Chaital · ≈ 3.4 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata43 kmcapital
Hyderabad1218 km
Delhi1342 km
Chennai1383 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGhora Ras Ghona13 km
Bus stopHasnabad14 km
Hospital / PHCNimichi Hospital2 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India, Dandirhat Branch17 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil33 km
CollegeJLD College of Engineering & Management31 km
Police stationHasnabad Police Station15 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Niruli

What is the pincode of Niruli?

The pincode of Niruli, Minakhan block, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal is 743291. The post office is Champapukur.

Which post office delivers to Niruli?

Mail for Niruli is delivered through Champapukur post office, pincode 743291, in Minakhan block, North 24 Parganas district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Niruli located?

Niruli is a village in Minakhan block of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Niruli as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Niruli village has a population of 2,704 across 576 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Niruli?

The current sarpanch of Niruli gram panchayat is SUMANA PATRA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Niruli in?

Niruli falls under the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Niruli in?

Niruli falls under the Minakhan assembly constituency (AC #122) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Niruli?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Niruli village is 60.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Niruli?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Niruli village is 988 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Niruli?

12 schemes currently match residents of Niruli, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Niruli from North 24 Parganas district centre?

Niruli is approximately 26 km (straight-line) from the centre of North 24 Parganas district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Niruli?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Niruli village is 323825.

Which is the nearest town to Niruli?

Chaital (population 11,927, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Niruli in a straight line.

How big is Niruli compared to other villages in Minakhan block?

Niruli ranks 25 of 72 villages in Minakhan block by Census 2011 population (2,704 residents).

How far is Niruli from Kolkata?

Niruli is about 43 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 55 km.

How far is Niruli from Hyderabad?

Niruli is about 1218 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1583 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Niruli?

Ghora Ras Ghona is the nearest railway station to Niruli, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Niruli?

Hasnabad is the nearest bus stop to Niruli, about 14 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 18 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Niruli?

Nimichi Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Niruli, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Niruli?

State Bank of India, Dandirhat Branch is the nearest ATM or bank to Niruli, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Niruli?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Niruli, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 43 km.

Who is the MLA of Niruli?

Niruli falls under Minakhan assembly constituency (AC 122). The sitting MLA is Usha Rani Mondal (AITC).

Who is the MP for Niruli?

Niruli is in Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Haji Nurul Islam (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Niruli in 2026?

Niruli is estimated at 3,025 people in 2026, up about 12% from 2,704 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Niruli in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Niruli in North 24 Parganas district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Niruli?

SUMANA PATRA is the sarpanch of Niruli gram panchayat, Minakhan block. See the sarpanch list of Minakhan block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-20
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)