Shyampur - English Bazar, Malda

Shyampur is a village situated in the English Bazar subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Malda and around 10.3 km from English Bazar. Kotwali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyampur is 313361. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.25 hectares and falls under the 732103 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shyampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Shyampur

As per Census 2011, Shyampur village has a total population of 104 people, consisting of 58 males and 46 females. The village has 22 households and a sex ratio of 793 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1045846
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1596
Scheduled Castes (SC)1045846
Literate Population1073
Illiterate Population945143

Nearby Villages of Shyampur

Shyampur 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)
KhalimpurEast1.40 km
KanaipurNorth-West1.68 km
DaulatpurSouth-East2.01 km
Khorda JalalpurNorth2.03 km
Sonatala (ct)South-West2.22 km
Jot NarasinhaNorth-East2.35 km
DaibakipurNorth-East2.36 km
Uttar NazirpurEast2.58 km
SahazalalpurNorth-East2.72 km
SultanpurEast2.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shyampur

Shyampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Shyampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Shyampur is about 10.3 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 Shyampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Shyampur

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

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

FAQs about Shyampur

Where is Shyampur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Shyampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Shyampur is Kotwali.

What is the pincode of Shyampur?

The pincode of Shyampur is 732103.

What is the population of Shyampur?

Shyampur has a total population of 104, including 58 males and 46 females.

How many households are there in Shyampur?

There are 22 households in Shyampur.

What is the literacy rate in Shyampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shyampur is 9.62%. Male literacy is 12.07% and female literacy is 6.52%.