Bania Kandar - Gazole, Malda

Bania Kandar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from Gazole and around 34.1 km from English Bazar. Majhra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bania Kandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bania Kandar is 312759. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.56 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

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

Population of Bania Kandar

According to the 2011 Census, Bania Kandar village had a total population of 66 people, including 28 males and 38 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,357 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.19%, with male literacy at 50.00% and female literacy at 21.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Bania Kandar

Bania Kandar 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 Bania Kandar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bania Kandar. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Bania Kandar is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bania Kandar is about 34.1 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 Bania Kandar

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

Health Facilities in Bania Kandar

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

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