Nagarukhra

Nagarukhra () is a town located in the Kalyani subdivision at the edge of the Nadia District in West Bengal, India.

Nagarukhra is located in the UTC 5.30 time zone and follows Indian standard time (IST).

Geography

Nagarukhra is located at . It has an average elevation of 12 metres (39 feet). It is bound by the Jamuna River (West Bengal) on the North. This town is situated 12 km. away from National Highway 34 and is approximately 58 km. from the state capital, Kolkata.

Groundwater contamination

Nagarukhra is one of the areas where the groundwater is affected by arsenic contamination.

Demographics

India census Nagarukhra had a population of 15,875. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Nagarukhra has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 82.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6–8 years of age.