Mallik Sobha - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Mallik Sobha is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 39.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Sakoyajhora-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallik Sobha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallik Sobha is 307460. The village covers a total geographical area of 487.85 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Mallik Sobha

According to the 2011 Census, Mallik Sobha village had a total population of 5,318 people, including 2,740 males and 2,578 females, living in 1,215 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.37%, with male literacy at 83.34% and female literacy at 73.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,925, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallik Sobha

Mallik Sobha 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 Mallik Sobha

Mallik Sobha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhupguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Mallik Sobha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Mallik Sobha is about 39.3 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 Mallik Sobha

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

Health Facilities in Mallik Sobha

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

FAQs about Mallik Sobha