Bara Phulbari - English Bazar, Malda

Bara Phulbari is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Malda and around 8.2 km from English Bazar. Jadupur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Phulbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Phulbari is 313422. The village covers a total geographical area of 346.31 hectares and falls under the 732103 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bara Phulbari 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 Bara Phulbari

According to the 2011 Census, Bara Phulbari village had a total population of 4,854 people, including 2,477 males and 2,377 females, living in 1,000 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.97%, with male literacy at 69.71% and female literacy at 68.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Bara Phulbari

Bara Phulbari 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 Bara Phulbari

Bara Phulbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gour Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Bara Phulbari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bara Phulbari is about 8.2 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 Bara Phulbari

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

Health Facilities in Bara Phulbari

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

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