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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Begunbari village has a total population of 1,056 people, consisting of 546 males and 510 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 159 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 529 literate and 527 illiterate residents. Additionally, 339 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 448 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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