Paul - Bamangola, Malda

Paul is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Pakuahat and around 37.2 km from English Bazar. Pakuahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paul is 312880. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.29 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Paul

According to the 2011 Census, Paul village had a total population of 1,321 people, including 654 males and 667 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.14%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 66.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 573, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Paul

Paul 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 Paul

Paul 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 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Paul is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Paul is about 37.2 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 Paul

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

Health Facilities in Paul

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

FAQs about Paul