Musidhap - Gazole, Malda

Musidhap is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Gazole and around 30.2 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Musidhap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Musidhap is 312598. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.52 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Musidhap

According to the 2011 Census, Musidhap village had a total population of 1,656 people, including 829 males and 827 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.49%, with male literacy at 78.14% and female literacy at 66.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

Nearby Villages of Musidhap

Musidhap 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 Musidhap

Musidhap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Musidhap is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Musidhap is about 30.2 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 Musidhap

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

Health Facilities in Musidhap

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

FAQs about Musidhap