Shyamnagar - Gazole, Malda

Shyamnagar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Gazole and around 29 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyamnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyamnagar is 312596. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.27 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Shyamnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Shyamnagar village had a total population of 1,793 people, including 911 males and 882 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.36%, with male literacy at 63.02% and female literacy at 53.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,206, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 247.

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

Nearby Villages of Shyamnagar

Shyamnagar 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 Shyamnagar

Shyamnagar 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 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Shyamnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Shyamnagar is about 29 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 Shyamnagar

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

Health Facilities in Shyamnagar

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

FAQs about Shyamnagar