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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Barijpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barijpur village had a total population of 4,652 people, including 2,391 males and 2,261 females, living in 1,008 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.70%, with male literacy at 75.20% and female literacy at 57.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,928, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 364.

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

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