Horgao - Habibpur, Malda

Horgao is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Habibpur and around 26.2 km from English Bazar. Dhumpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Horgao village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Horgao is 313164. The village covers a total geographical area of 275.71 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Englishbazar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Horgao 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 Horgao

As per Census 2011, Horgao village has a total population of 1,030 people, consisting of 519 males and 511 females. The village has 219 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 974 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Horgao

Horgao 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 Horgao

Horgao 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 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Englishbazar to Horgao is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Horgao is about 26.2 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 Horgao

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

Health Facilities in Horgao

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

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