Ailchora - Bamangola, Malda

Ailchora is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Pakuahat and around 47 km from English Bazar. Chandpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ailchora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ailchora is 312836. The village covers a total geographical area of 212.21 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Ailchora

As per Census 2011, Ailchora village has a total population of 1,046 people, consisting of 536 males and 510 females. The village has 231 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 468 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 273 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 688 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ailchora

Ailchora 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 Ailchora

Ailchora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Ailchora is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ailchora is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ailchora

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

Health Facilities in Ailchora

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

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