Barijpur - Gazole, Malda

Barijpur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Gazole and around 21.6 km from English Bazar. Pandua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barijpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barijpur is 312532. The village covers a total geographical area of 462.82 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Barijpur

As per Census 2011, Barijpur village has a total population of 4,652 people, consisting of 2,391 males and 2,261 females. The village has 1,008 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 502 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,768 literate and 1,884 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,928 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 364 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barijpur

Barijpur 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 Barijpur

Barijpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Barijpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Barijpur is about 21.6 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 Barijpur

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

Health Facilities in Barijpur

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

FAQs about Barijpur