Pandua - Gazole, Malda

Pandua is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Gazole and around 19.6 km from English Bazar. Pandua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandua is 312522. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.61 hectares and falls under the 732102 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pandua

According to the 2011 Census, Pandua village had a total population of 1,911 people, including 980 males and 931 females, living in 401 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.14%, with male literacy at 57.63% and female literacy at 46.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 312.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandua

Pandua 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 Pandua

Pandua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Pandua is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Pandua is about 19.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pandua

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

Health Facilities in Pandua

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

FAQs about Pandua