Bahar - Gazole, Malda

Bahar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.4 km from Gazole and around 54.5 km from English Bazar. Chaknagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahar is 312687. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.79 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bahar

According to the 2011 Census, Bahar village had a total population of 716 people, including 357 males and 359 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.80%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 64.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahar

Bahar 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 Bahar

Bahar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Daulatpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Bahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bahar is about 54.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahar

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

Health Facilities in Bahar

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

FAQs about Bahar