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

As per Census 2011, Mallik Sobha village has a total population of 5,318 people, consisting of 2,740 males and 2,578 females. The village has 1,215 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 704 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,616 literate and 1,702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,925 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mallik Sobha are given below:

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