Begunbari - Habibpur, Malda

Begunbari is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Habibpur and around 25.3 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begunbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begunbari is 313095. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.07 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Begunbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Begunbari

According to the 2011 Census, Begunbari village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 546 males and 510 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.97%, with male literacy at 68.47% and female literacy at 48.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 448.

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

Nearby Villages of Begunbari

Begunbari 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 Begunbari

Begunbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Begunbari is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Begunbari is about 25.3 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 Begunbari

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

Health Facilities in Begunbari

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

FAQs about Begunbari