Niamatpur - English Bazar, Malda

Niamatpur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.5 km from Malda and around 11.7 km from English Bazar. Amriti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niamatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niamatpur is 313355. The village covers a total geographical area of 680.19 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Niamatpur 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 Niamatpur

As per Census 2011, Niamatpur village has a total population of 11,089 people, consisting of 5,718 males and 5,371 females. The village has 2,550 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,198 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,589 literate and 3,500 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population11,0895,7185,371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,198609589
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,386704682
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1105654
Literate Population7,5894,2163,373
Illiterate Population3,5001,5021,998

Nearby Villages of Niamatpur

Niamatpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BinodpurSouth-West1.38 km
BasudebpurWest1.87 km
Sonatala (ct)East1.95 km
ManganparaSouth-East2.06 km
BalupurNorth-East2.16 km
LalapurWest2.52 km
MathurapurSouth2.60 km
HarishpurSouth2.75 km
PhulbariaNorth-West2.78 km
FatepurNorth-West2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Niamatpur

Niamatpur 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 7.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Niamatpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Niamatpur is about 11.7 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 Niamatpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Niamatpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Niamatpur

Where is Niamatpur located?

Niamatpur village is located in English Bazar Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Niamatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Niamatpur is Amriti.

What is the pincode of Niamatpur?

The pincode of Niamatpur is 732208.

What is the population of Niamatpur?

Niamatpur has a total population of 11,089, including 5,718 males and 5,371 females.

How many households are there in Niamatpur?

There are 2,550 households in Niamatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Niamatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Niamatpur is 68.44%. Male literacy is 73.73% and female literacy is 62.80%.