Malipara - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Malipara is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 46.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malipara is 310596. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.51 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Malipara

As per Census 2011, Malipara village has a total population of 672 people, consisting of 341 males and 331 females. The village has 149 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 298 illiterate residents. Additionally, 534 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 105 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Malipara

Malipara 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 Malipara

Malipara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Malipara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Malipara is about 46.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malipara

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

Health Facilities in Malipara

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

FAQs about Malipara