Malihat - English Bazar, Malda

Malihat is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Malda and around 12.3 km from English Bazar. Narhatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malihat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malihat is 313369. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.3 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Malihat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Malihat

As per Census 2011, Malihat village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 228 males and 218 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 49 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 222 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malihat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Malihat

Malihat 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 Malihat

Malihat 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 5.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Malihat is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Malihat is about 12.3 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 Malihat

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

Health Facilities in Malihat

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

FAQs about Malihat