Neolabasti - Mal, Jalpaiguri

Neolabasti is a village situated in the Mal subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 35.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malbazar and around 36.1 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Changmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neolabasti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neolabasti is 306946. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.91 hectares and falls under the 735221 pincode. Oodlabari is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Neolabasti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Neolabasti

As per Census 2011, Neolabasti village has a total population of 1,309 people, consisting of 647 males and 662 females. The village has 290 households and a sex ratio of 1,023 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 767 literate and 542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 769 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 202 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Neolabasti are given below:

Nearby Villages of Neolabasti

Neolabasti 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 Neolabasti

Neolabasti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Belakoba, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Oodlabari to Neolabasti is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Neolabasti is about 36.1 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 Neolabasti

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

Health Facilities in Neolabasti

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

FAQs about Neolabasti