Thinagar - Bamangola, Malda

Thinagar is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.9 km from Pakuahat and around 36 km from English Bazar. Pakuahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thinagar is 312884. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.11 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Thinagar

As per Census 2011, Thinagar village has a total population of 2,138 people, consisting of 1,095 males and 1,043 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,562 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,348 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 188 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1381,0951,043
Child Population (0–6 yrs)227112115
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,348707641
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18883105
Literate Population1,562865697
Illiterate Population576230346

Nearby Villages of Thinagar

Thinagar 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)
KamardangaWest0.80 km
JaitanSouth-East0.82 km
GurnagarNorth-East1.08 km
PaulNorth-West1.30 km
Gaur NandanbatiNorth1.33 km
MeherparaWest1.61 km
MirzapurSouth1.70 km
MahupaulWest1.77 km
JagsaduNorth-East1.77 km
BakuliSouth-East1.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thinagar

Thinagar 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 22.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Thinagar is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Thinagar is about 36 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 Thinagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thinagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thinagar

Where is Thinagar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Thinagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Thinagar is Pakuahat.

What is the pincode of Thinagar?

The pincode of Thinagar is 732138.

What is the population of Thinagar?

Thinagar has a total population of 2,138, including 1,095 males and 1,043 females.

How many households are there in Thinagar?

There are 472 households in Thinagar.

What is the literacy rate in Thinagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thinagar is 73.06%. Male literacy is 79.00% and female literacy is 66.83%.