Babupur - Gazole, Malda

Babupur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.4 km from Gazole and around 49.1 km from English Bazar. Babupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babupur is 312664. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.7 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Babupur

As per Census 2011, Babupur village has a total population of 2,709 people, consisting of 1,366 males and 1,343 females. The village has 621 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,771 literate and 938 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 554 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Babupur

Babupur 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 Babupur

Babupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Babupur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Babupur is about 49.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babupur

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

Health Facilities in Babupur

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

FAQs about Babupur