Islampur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Islampur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Chanchal and around 51.6 km from English Bazar. Kharba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Islampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Islampur is 312191. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.68 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

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

Population of Islampur

According to the 2011 Census, Islampur village had a total population of 2,462 people, including 1,273 males and 1,189 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.31%, with male literacy at 72.32% and female literacy at 61.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 153, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Islampur

Islampur 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 Islampur

Islampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Samsi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Islampur is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Islampur is about 51.6 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 Islampur

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

Health Facilities in Islampur

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

FAQs about Islampur