Paschim Mallikpara - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Paschim Mallikpara is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 29.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Magurmari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Mallikpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Mallikpara is 307473. The village covers a total geographical area of 578.98 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Paschim Mallikpara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Paschim Mallikpara

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Mallikpara village had a total population of 3,737 people, including 1,919 males and 1,818 females, living in 816 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.88%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 70.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,625.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Mallikpara

Paschim Mallikpara 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 Paschim Mallikpara

Paschim Mallikpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Paschim Mallikpara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Paschim Mallikpara is about 29.3 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 Paschim Mallikpara

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Mallikpara

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

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