Lakshmighat - English Bazar, Malda

Lakshmighat is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Malda and around 15.5 km from English Bazar. Narhatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmighat is 313358. The village covers a total geographical area of 279 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Lakshmighat

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmighat village had a total population of 5,543 people, including 2,761 males and 2,782 females, living in 1,112 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.67%, with male literacy at 42.51% and female literacy at 38.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 315.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakshmighat

Lakshmighat 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 Lakshmighat

Lakshmighat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Lakshmighat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Lakshmighat is about 15.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshmighat

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

Health Facilities in Lakshmighat

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

FAQs about Lakshmighat