Nandigram

Nandigram is a Census Town in Nandigram I CD Block in Haldia subdivision of Purba Medinipur district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located about 70 km south-west of Kolkata, on the south bank of the Haldi River, opposite the industrial city of Haldia. The area falls under the Haldia Development Authority.In 2007 the West Bengal government decided to allow Salim Group to set up a chemical hub at Nandigram under the special economic zone policy. This led to resistance by the villagers resulting in clashes with the police that left 14 villagers dead, and accusations of police brutality.Firoza Bibi of All India Trinamool Congress is the newly elected Member of Legislative Assembly from Nandigram Assembly Constituency, by-elections for which were held on 5 January 2009.DemographicsAs per 2011 Census of India Nandigram had a total population of 5,803 of which 2,947 (51%) were males and 2,856 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 725. The total number of literates in Nandigram was 4,512 (88.85% of the population over 6 years).Police stationNandigram police station has jurisdiction over Nandigram I and Nandigram II CD Blocks. Nandigram police station covers an area of 251.25 km2 with a population of 279,285.