Madaria - Amta - I, Howrah

Madaria is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Amta and around 32 km from Howrah. Sirajbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madaria is 332630. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.19 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Madaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uluberia Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Madaria

According to the 2011 Census, Madaria village had a total population of 4,024 people, including 2,051 males and 1,973 females, living in 968 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.72%, with male literacy at 90.27% and female literacy at 83.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 953.

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

Nearby Villages of Madaria

Madaria 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 Madaria

Public transport in the Madaria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Madaria is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Madaria is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madaria

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

Health Facilities in Madaria

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

FAQs about Madaria