Mallikpur - Gazole, Malda

Mallikpur is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Gazole and around 38.9 km from English Bazar. Alal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mallikpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mallikpur is 312490. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.79 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mallikpur

According to the 2011 Census, Mallikpur village had a total population of 378 people, including 201 males and 177 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.35%, with male literacy at 46.67% and female literacy at 39.74%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Mallikpur

Mallikpur 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 Mallikpur

Mallikpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Mallikpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Mallikpur is about 38.9 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 Mallikpur

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

Health Facilities in Mallikpur

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

FAQs about Mallikpur