Meghdumra - Chanchal - II, Malda

Meghdumra is a village situated in the Chanchal - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Malatipur and around 47.1 km from English Bazar. Kshempur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meghdumra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meghdumra is 312282. The village covers a total geographical area of 494.8 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Meghdumra

According to the 2011 Census, Meghdumra village had a total population of 3,577 people, including 1,866 males and 1,711 females, living in 744 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.94%, with male literacy at 63.22% and female literacy at 39.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 812, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,198.

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

Nearby Villages of Meghdumra

Meghdumra 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 Meghdumra

Meghdumra 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 27.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Meghdumra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Meghdumra is about 47.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meghdumra

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

Health Facilities in Meghdumra

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

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