Arapur - English Bazar, Malda

Arapur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Malda and around 6.5 km from English Bazar. Kotwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arapur is 313387. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.7 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Arapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Englishbazar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Arapur

According to the 2011 Census, Arapur village had a total population of 3,634 people, including 1,719 males and 1,915 females, living in 768 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.05%, with male literacy at 84.94% and female literacy at 70.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 685, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Arapur

Arapur 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 Arapur

Arapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 1.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Arapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Arapur is about 6.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arapur

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

Health Facilities in Arapur

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

FAQs about Arapur