Paladanga - Gazole, Malda

Paladanga is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.7 km from Gazole and around 40.7 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paladanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paladanga is 312747. The village covers a total geographical area of 739.19 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Paladanga

As per Census 2011, Paladanga village has a total population of 2,333 people, consisting of 1,219 males and 1,114 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 285 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,284 literate and 1,049 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,112 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Paladanga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Paladanga

Paladanga 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 Paladanga

Paladanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Paladanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Paladanga is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paladanga

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

Health Facilities in Paladanga

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

FAQs about Paladanga