Pichli - English Bazar, Malda

Pichli is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Malda and around 13.1 km from English Bazar. Narhatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pichli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichli is 313371. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.6 hectares and falls under the 732208 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Pichli 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 Pichli

According to the 2011 Census, Pichli village had a total population of 1,145 people, including 596 males and 549 females, living in 221 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.24%, with male literacy at 45.99% and female literacy at 40.35%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pichli

Pichli 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 Pichli

Pichli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Pichli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Pichli is about 13.1 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 Pichli

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

Health Facilities in Pichli

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

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