Phulbaria - English Bazar, Malda

Phulbaria is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Malda and around 14.2 km from English Bazar. Fulbaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulbaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulbaria is 313356. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.82 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Phulbaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Phulbaria

According to the 2011 Census, Phulbaria village had a total population of 5,097 people, including 2,623 males and 2,474 females, living in 1,180 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.24%, with male literacy at 63.50% and female literacy at 52.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 942, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulbaria

Phulbaria 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 Phulbaria

Public transport in the Phulbaria is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Phulbaria is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Phulbaria is about 14.2 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 Phulbaria

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

Health Facilities in Phulbaria

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

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