Alinagar - Gazole, Malda

Alinagar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Gazole and around 22.3 km from English Bazar. Bairgachhi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alinagar is 312515. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.93 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Alinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Alinagar village had a total population of 4,895 people, including 2,484 males and 2,411 females, living in 964 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.34%, with male literacy at 65.83% and female literacy at 58.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, 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 Alinagar

Alinagar 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 Alinagar

Alinagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Alinagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Alinagar is about 22.3 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 Alinagar

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

Health Facilities in Alinagar

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

FAQs about Alinagar