Gandharbbapur - Habibpur, Malda

Gandharbbapur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Habibpur and around 25.8 km from English Bazar. Kanturka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandharbbapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandharbbapur is 313072. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.55 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Gandharbbapur 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 Gandharbbapur

As per Census 2011, Gandharbbapur village has a total population of 129 people, consisting of 65 males and 64 females. The village has 30 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 61 literate and 68 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1296564
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18108
Scheduled Castes (SC)713437
Scheduled Tribes (ST)542826
Literate Population614120
Illiterate Population682444

Nearby Villages of Gandharbbapur

Gandharbbapur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NeamatpurSouth-East0.61 km
BarailNorth-West0.68 km
ChhilimpurWest1.06 km
Paschim BasudebpurNorth-East1.10 km
AharailSouth-West1.21 km
RampurSouth-East1.27 km
JotalamNorth-West1.45 km
DhananjayaSouth-East1.69 km
KanturkaWest1.73 km
KayraSouth1.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gandharbbapur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Gandharbbapur. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Gandharbbapur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gandharbbapur is about 25.8 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 Gandharbbapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gandharbbapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gandharbbapur

Where is Gandharbbapur located?

Gandharbbapur village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gandharbbapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gandharbbapur is Kanturka.

What is the pincode of Gandharbbapur?

The pincode of Gandharbbapur is 732122.

What is the population of Gandharbbapur?

Gandharbbapur has a total population of 129, including 65 males and 64 females.

How many households are there in Gandharbbapur?

There are 30 households in Gandharbbapur.

What is the literacy rate in Gandharbbapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gandharbbapur is 47.29%. Male literacy is 63.08% and female literacy is 31.25%.