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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ailchora

According to the 2011 Census, Ailchora village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 536 males and 510 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.88%, with male literacy at 63.39% and female literacy at 40.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 273, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 688.

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

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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