Malakarpara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Malakarpara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Najirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malakarpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malakarpara is 311251. The village covers a total geographical area of 49.73 hectares and falls under the 733133 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Malakarpara

According to the 2011 Census, Malakarpara village had a total population of 113 people, including 53 males and 60 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 1,132 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.67%, with male literacy at 89.36% and female literacy at 78.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Malakarpara

Malakarpara 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 Malakarpara

Malakarpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Malakarpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Malakarpara is about 13.1 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 Malakarpara

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

Health Facilities in Malakarpara

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

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