Bakipur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Bakipur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from Chanchal and around 58.1 km from English Bazar. Motiharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakipur is 312242. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.8 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

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

Population of Bakipur

As per Census 2011, Bakipur village has a total population of 1,489 people, consisting of 777 males and 712 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 730 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 580 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakipur

Bakipur 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 Bakipur

Bakipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bakipur is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bakipur is about 58.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakipur

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

Health Facilities in Bakipur

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

FAQs about Bakipur