Dolmalpur - Habibpur, Malda

Dolmalpur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Habibpur and around 18.4 km from English Bazar. Bulbulchandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dolmalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dolmalpur is 313132. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.71 hectares and falls under the 732121 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Dolmalpur 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 Dolmalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dolmalpur village had a total population of 845 people, including 422 males and 423 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.84%, with male literacy at 51.44% and female literacy at 36.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 373.

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

Nearby Villages of Dolmalpur

Dolmalpur 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 Dolmalpur

Dolmalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malda Town, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Dolmalpur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Dolmalpur is about 18.4 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 Dolmalpur

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

Health Facilities in Dolmalpur

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

FAQs about Dolmalpur