Madia - English Bazar, Malda

Madia is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Malda and around 18.1 km from English Bazar. Sovanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madia is 313335. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.02 hectares and falls under the 732209 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Madia

According to the 2011 Census, Madia village had a total population of 3,441 people, including 1,783 males and 1,658 females, living in 775 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.15%, with male literacy at 73.92% and female literacy at 59.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584.

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

Nearby Villages of Madia

Madia 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 Madia

Madia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Madia is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Madia is about 18.1 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 Madia

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

Health Facilities in Madia

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

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