Garapara - Bamangola, Malda

Garapara is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Pakuahat and around 53 km from English Bazar. Madnabati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garapara is 312795. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.6 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Garapara

According to the 2011 Census, Garapara village had a total population of 1,289 people, including 673 males and 616 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.96%, with male literacy at 80.30% and female literacy at 60.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 184.

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

Nearby Villages of Garapara

Garapara 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 Garapara

Garapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Daulatpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Garapara is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Garapara is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garapara

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

Health Facilities in Garapara

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

FAQs about Garapara