Kumarpur - Bamangola, Malda

Kumarpur is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.8 km from Pakuahat and around 38.3 km from English Bazar. Bamongola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumarpur is 312854. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.83 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kumarpur

As per Census 2011, Kumarpur village has a total population of 384 people, consisting of 207 males and 177 females. The village has 91 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 220 illiterate residents. Additionally, 126 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 253 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population384207177
Child Population (0–6 yrs)482919
Scheduled Castes (SC)1267056
Scheduled Tribes (ST)253134119
Literate Population16410064
Illiterate Population220107113

Nearby Villages of Kumarpur

Kumarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GurulyaEast0.88 km
TitpurWest1.08 km
PaikparaNorth-East1.20 km
Gaur NandanbatiSouth1.21 km
BijoraNorth-West1.34 km
TeliaparaNorth-East1.66 km
PaulSouth-West1.78 km
JagsaduSouth-East1.81 km
JethrailEast1.82 km
BengnaparaSouth-West1.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumarpur

Kumarpur 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 23.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kumarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kumarpur is about 38.3 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 Kumarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kumarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kumarpur

Where is Kumarpur located?

Kumarpur village is located in Bamangola Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumarpur is Bamongola.

What is the pincode of Kumarpur?

The pincode of Kumarpur is 732138.

What is the population of Kumarpur?

Kumarpur has a total population of 384, including 207 males and 177 females.

How many households are there in Kumarpur?

There are 91 households in Kumarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kumarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumarpur is 42.71%. Male literacy is 48.31% and female literacy is 36.16%.