Milanchak - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Milanchak is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 20.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Milanchak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Milanchak is 318197. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.14 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Milanchak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Milanchak

As per Census 2011, Milanchak village has a total population of 420 people, consisting of 204 males and 216 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 420 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Milanchak are given below:

Nearby Villages of Milanchak

Milanchak is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Milanchak

Milanchak is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Milanchak is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Milanchak is about 20.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Milanchak

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Milanchak village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Milanchak

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Milanchak village are given below:

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