Mallikpur - Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur

Mallikpur is a village situated in the Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Autina serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallikpur is 311595. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.69 hectares and falls under the 733127 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Mallikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mallikpur village had a total population of 368 people, including 192 males and 176 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.00%, with male literacy at 66.09% and female literacy at 53.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 299.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallikpur

Mallikpur 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 Mallikpur

Mallikpur 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 Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Mallikpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mallikpur

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

Health Facilities in Mallikpur

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

FAQs about Mallikpur