Gajol - Gazole, Malda

Gajol is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.8 km from Gazole and around 26.2 km from English Bazar. Gazole-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajol is 312571. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.84 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gajol

According to the 2011 Census, Gajol village had a total population of 4,626 people, including 2,320 males and 2,306 females, living in 1,098 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.75%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 79.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 949, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajol

Gajol 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 Gajol

Gajol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Gajol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gajol is about 26.2 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 Gajol

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

Health Facilities in Gajol

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

FAQs about Gajol