Alal - Gazole, Malda

Alal is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Gazole and around 36.8 km from English Bazar. Alal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alal is 312495. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.41 hectares and falls under the 732128 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Alal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Alal

According to the 2011 Census, Alal village had a total population of 2,050 people, including 1,047 males and 1,003 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.49%, with male literacy at 74.89% and female literacy at 67.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283, 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 Alal

Alal 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 Alal

Alal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumarganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Alal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Alal is about 36.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alal

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

Health Facilities in Alal

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

FAQs about Alal