Nibra

Nibra is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Nibra had a total population of 27,818 of which 14,388 (52%) were males and 13,430 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 3,584. The total number of literates in Nibra was 21,219 (87.56% of the population over 6 years).

Nibra was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.

As of 2001 India census, Nibra had a population of 22,288. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nibra has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76% and female literacy is 69%. In Nibra, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Communication

There is a Sub-Post office in North Nibra.

Transport

Nibra is the junction of National Highway 16 (part of Asian Highway 45) and Kona Expressway. People can easily go to several areas of Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly from here.

Nibra
Census Town
National Highway 16 (Asian Highway 45) and Kona Expressway Junction, Nibra

National Highway 16 (Asian Highway 45) and Kona Expressway Junction, Nibra
Nibra is located in West Bengal

Nibra
Nibra
Location in West Bengal, India

Coordinates: 22.61°N 88.25°E
Country  India
State West Bengal
District Howrah
Elevation

10 m (30 ft)
Population

 (2011)
 • Total 27,818
Languages

 • Official Bengali, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration WB
Lok Sabha constituency Sreerampur
Vidhan Sabha constituency Domjur
Website howrah.gov.in

Bus

Private Bus

  • 40 Birshibpur – Serampore
  • 79 Panchla – Dunlop
  • E43 Dihibhursut – Howrah Station
  • E53 Narit – Howrah Station
  • K11 Domjur – Rabindra Sadan
  • L3 Jhikhira/Muchighata – Howrah Station

CTC Bus

  • C11 Domjur – B.B.D. Bagh/Belgachia
  • E6 Amta – Esplanade
  • E7 Bagnan railway station – Esplanade

Many Shuttle Buses (Without Numbers) also pass through Nibra.

Train

Santragachi Junction is the nearest railway station.

Healthcare

There is a Hospital named Health-For-All at Katlia bus stoppage.