Bhaktipur - Gazole, Malda

Bhaktipur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Gazole and around 39.5 km from English Bazar. Sahajadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaktipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaktipur is 312715. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.87 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhaktipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaktipur village had a total population of 704 people, including 371 males and 333 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.74%, with male literacy at 71.52% and female literacy at 48.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaktipur

Bhaktipur 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 Bhaktipur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhaktipur. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Bhaktipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bhaktipur is about 39.5 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 Bhaktipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhaktipur

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

FAQs about Bhaktipur