Phulbari Arazi - English Bazar, Malda

Phulbari Arazi is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from Malda and around 11.8 km from English Bazar. Mahadipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulbari Arazi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulbari Arazi is 313441. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.44 hectares and falls under the 732103 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Phulbari Arazi 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 Phulbari Arazi

According to the 2011 Census, Phulbari Arazi village had a total population of 2,205 people, including 1,145 males and 1,060 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.19%, with male literacy at 60.56% and female literacy at 51.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulbari Arazi

Phulbari Arazi 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 Phulbari Arazi

Phulbari Arazi 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 11.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Phulbari Arazi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Phulbari Arazi is about 11.8 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 Phulbari Arazi

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

Health Facilities in Phulbari Arazi

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

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