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 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 Gandharbbapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gandharbbapur village had a total population of 129 people, including 65 males and 64 females, living in 30 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.95%, with male literacy at 74.55% and female literacy at 35.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gandharbbapur