Shailapur - English Bazar, Malda

Shailapur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Malda and around 14.3 km from English Bazar. Narhatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shailapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shailapur is 313376. The village covers a total geographical area of 414.26 hectares and falls under the 732216 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Shailapur village had a total population of 2,432 people, including 1,244 males and 1,188 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.18%, with male literacy at 44.53% and female literacy at 47.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Shailapur

Shailapur 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 Shailapur

Shailapur 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 6.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Shailapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Shailapur is about 14.3 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 Shailapur

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

Health Facilities in Shailapur

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

FAQs about Shailapur