Mayna - Gazole, Malda

Mayna is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Gazole and around 35.6 km from English Bazar. Alal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mayna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mayna is 312606. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.18 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Mayna

According to the 2011 Census, Mayna village had a total population of 3,273 people, including 1,663 males and 1,610 females, living in 720 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.56%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 69.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 963, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

Nearby Villages of Mayna

Mayna 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 Mayna

Mayna 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 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Mayna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Mayna is about 35.6 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 Mayna

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

Health Facilities in Mayna

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

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